As those who were not of royalty could not hold a martyrium singularly devoted to them (like St. Helena), the less well connected often found their martyria within the church. Interior of St. Justus, 6th century church.

Close-up Apse mosaic of Christ enthroned with apostles and martyrs ca 400.

Long Exterior shot of Hagia Sophia. Two factors influence the dominant use of the dome in Eastern church architecture. One is the example which has been previously illustrated of the use of the dome with all of its ...