The book deals with the reception and handling of Byzantine monuments in the first century after the establishment of the Greek state.

It examines representative restoration interventions of Byzantine monuments in Greece and critically analyzes the theoretical restoration principles and practices that were adopted.

It records the evolutionary course of actions taken by both the Greek state and non-state entities for the preservation of Byzantine heritage and explores their ideological and cultural context, relating it to European thought.

It highlights the impact of the elevation of Byzantium in Greece on the actions of protection, preservation, and restoration of Byzantine ecclesiastical monuments.

The study is based on rich archival material that is published for the first time and constitutes a significant contribution to the research of the history of our cultural heritage as well as European restorations.