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Medal - Martyrdom of Saints Sergius and Bacchus
| Location | Syria |
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| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse script | Arabic, Syriac |
| Obverse lettering | ذكرى مرور 1700 عام على استشهاد القديسين سرجيوس و باخوس 15-116: + 1997 - 297 + (Translation: 1700th anniversary of the martyrdom of Saints Sergius and Bacchus 15-116: "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints" 1997-297) |
| Reverse description | Central field presents a detailed perspective relief of the Martyrdom Church (Basilica of Saint Sergius) at Resafa, Syria, shown in three-quarter aerial view with its characteristic octagonal nave and flanking towers. The church is framed by a wreath of laurel branches in relief. An Arabic and Syriac legend encircles the border, with the inscription identifying the site below the church in the lower field. |
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