Holy Wisdom of Christ – Constantinople

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Churches, Constantinople \\ Holy Wisdom of Christ – Constantinople

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St. Sophia or the Great Church, as it was called throughout the East, was constructed by the orders of Justinian. The Emperor chose for the execution of this grandiose project two gifted architects, Anthemius and Isidore. Both were natives of Asia Minor, Anthemius from the city of Tralles, and Isidore from Miletus. The Emperor visited the construction personally, watching its progress with keen interest, offering advice, and arousing the zeal of the workers. In five years the construction was completed. On Christmas Day of the year 537 the triumphant dedication of St. Sophia took place in the presence of the Emperor. Read more on St. Sophia.

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