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Inner Narthex Decorations
The inner narthex ceiling is decorated with a number of geometric and floral mosaic designs. Over the Imperial Gate (the doorway reserved for the Emperors to enter the church -- all others were required to use one of the side doors beside it), is a mosaic dated to the 9th or 10th century. It shows one of the Byzantine emperors (probably Leo VI the Wise or Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus) bowing down before Christ Pantocrator, who is seated on a bejeweled throne.
Inner Narthex Decorations
The inner narthex ceiling is decorated with a number of geometric and floral mosaic designs. Over the Imperial Gate (the doorway reserved for the Emperors to enter the church -- all others were required to use one of the side doors beside it), is a mosaic dated to the 9th or 10th century. It shows one of the Byzantine emperors (probably Leo VI the Wise or Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus) bowing down before Christ Pantocrator, who is seated on a bejeweled throne.