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The Virgin of Vladimir, Cathedral of Santa Sophia
Cathedral of Santa Sophia
Christ the Pantocrator, dome mosaic, Cathedral of Santa Sophia
catacomb
An underground burial site used by early Christians, often featuring intricate frescoes and tombs.
syncretism
The blending of different religious beliefs and practices, often resulting in new cultural expressions. This process can be seen in various historical contexts where multiple faiths coexist.
basilica
A large and important church building, often characterized by a rectangular floor plan, an apse, and a nave, typically used for Christian worship and gatherings.
iconoclasm
the rejection or destruction of religious images as heretical; the doctrine of iconoclasts.
cross plan
nave
transept
crossing
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clerestory
476 AD
476 AD is the year when the Western Roman Empire fell, marked by the deposition of Romulus Augustulus, the last Western Roman emperor, by the Germanic soldier Odoacer
constantinople
Constantinople is the former name of Istanbul, Turkey's current capital. The city was originally settled in the 7th century B.C. and became the capital of the Roman Empire in 330 A.D. under the reign of Constantine the Great
central plan
ambulatory
icon
An icon is a sacred image in Christianity that represents a holy person or event, such as Jesus, Mary, a saint, or an angel
iconoclasm
the action of attacking or assertively rejecting cherished beliefs and institutions or established values and practices.
The Iconoclast Controversy (c. 726-843)
The Iconoclast Controversy, spanning roughly from 726 to 843, was a major religious debate within the Byzantine Empire centered around the use of religious icons. They argued that depicting God in images violated the biblical commandment against making graven images and could lead to idolatry.
Byzantium
Byzantium or Byzantion was an ancient Greek city in classical antiquity that became known as Constantinople in late antiquity and Istanbul today
