The image shows a ceramic tile plaque displaying the Lord’s Prayer in the Yoruba language, one of the many multilingual prayer inscriptions housed at the Church of the Pater Noster.
Location
Situated on the Mount of Olives, a site of major Christian pilgrimage.
The Church of the Pater Noster is traditionally believed to mark the place where Jesus taught His disciples the Lord’s Prayer.
The church walls are decorated with plaques bearing the prayer in over 100 languages, symbolizing global Christianity.
Description of the Plaque
The plaque is made of ceramic tiles.
The header reads “Yoruba”, identifying the language.
At the bottom left appears the inscription:
“CHURCH GROUP NIGERIA ’81”, indicating it was likely donated by a Nigerian Christian group in 1981.
Content – The Lord’s Prayer (English Translation)
Sender: Yoruba
Prayer Text (Translation):
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins,
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Cultural & Religious Significance
The plaque highlights the global reach of Christianity and the inclusion of Yoruba-speaking believers, primarily from Nigeria.
It reflects the participation of Nigerian pilgrims in preserving Christian heritage in the Holy Land.
The multilingual plaques emphasize unity in faith despite linguistic and cultural diversity.
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