Icon (mosaic) of the Christ in Haghia Sophia - Constantinople

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At the sides of Christ’s head the initials of His name in Greek (ΙΗΣΟΥΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ – IC XC – it is common for Byzantine Greeks to write Σ as C). Left and right the Emperor and the Empress of Constantinople. Read about the meaning of Christ’s name. More icons of the Christ at Ellopos Gallery.

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