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The church of the monastery of Chara, situated in the Edirnekapı quarter of Istanbul today, was re-erected by the Emperor Justinianos on the site of an ancient chapel within the premises of a monastery. The monastery was named as 'chora' meaning a land outside of the city walls, but had continued to be referred to as 'chora' even after the borders of the city had been expanded beyond it. Having reached to the Komnenos era with some repairs and restorations, it suffered the same fate of the city's other churches during the Latin invasion and was in ruins. However, after the invasion, it was restored by Theodor Metochites who was an important figure of his time, and it was decorated with mosaics that arouse in the beholder a deep sense of admiration even today. Metochites who dedicated himself to the restoration of this monastery and church, and who adorned the church with unique mosaics, had a cemetery chapel erected there as well. This chapel was also adorned with mosaics and frescoes by himself. Although Metochites successfully attained important roles in the political and social life of his period, he fell into disfavor upon the downfall of the emperor and was sent into exile. La

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Author

Ilhan Akşit

Publisher

Akşit Kültür ve Turizm Yayinc

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9789757039433

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Travel, History, Humanities