Byzantium was for many centuries the stronghold of a stable, autonomous Christian and cultural world. Its heritage managed to influence European history through the centuries, to an immeasurable extent.

Early Christian Byzantium, through its early religious Art, was a vibrant field of Art and Culture.

Focusing on the Byzantine Churches of the 5th century AD and giving special emphasis to the depiction of their historical and artistic significance, the present book aims to highlight the role of the Basilica through the centuries, the timeless value and importance of its sculptures, mosaics, and frescoes, as well as the religious and social contribution of the Christian monument from the 5th century to today.