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one: of the: most costly pulpits in tpie: world 



It is built entirely of marble, exquisitely carved and joined. Once a week the head of 

 the religion ascends the stairs and from beneath the cupola preaches the weekly sermon to 

 the thousands assembled before him. The pulpit was a thank-offering from one of the rich 

 citizens of Damascus. Note the modern kerosene hanging lamp. 



