Aug 18, 2017 · Emperor Justinian I ruled the Byzantine Empire 527 to 565 AD. His reign is characterized by his colossal efforts to strengthen the empire and return it to its former glory. Alongside his wife, Empress Theodora, Justinian set forth an ambitious plan to build orphanages, churches, monasteries, and rebuild entire cities (which had been destroyed ...

The Cross of Justin II (also known as Crux Vaticana, Latin for "Vatican Cross") is a processional cross dating from the sixth century that is kept in the Treasury in St. Peter's Basilica, in Vatican City.

This 6th century design is from the Justinian period and is adapted from a relief worked in silver on a liturgical plate.

The Cross of Justin II (also known as the Crux Vaticana) is located in the Treasury of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. It was a reliquary for a fragment of the True Cross. Its inscription refers to the Emperor Justin and his ‘companion’ giving this as a gift to Rome.

This 6th century design is from the Justinian period and is adapted from a relief worked in silver on a liturgical plate.

Mar 8, 2022 · The gold solidus above was made during the first reign of the emperor Justinian II (A.D. 692-695). The obverse shows a bust of Christ giving a benediction. The reverse has the emperor holding a long cross and the mintmark CONOP in the exergue.

One of the most famous images of political authority from the “middle ages“ is the mosaic of the Emperor Justinian and his court in the sanctuary of the church of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. This image is an integral part of a much larger mosaic program in …

STYLES A: Classic Roman Cross B: Justinian Cross SIZES (BOTH STYLES, BY HEIGHT) Extra large: 16 inches Large: 11.75 inches Regular: 7 inches Mounting: D-ring hangar. Note: each crucifix is made in our Littleton workshop. Please allow up to one week for manufacture before shipping. Each piece of natural wood is unique, and grains and marks ...

Justinian II was the first emperor to put the likeness of Christ on coinage. On the reverse we have the Justinian cross, a cross form a 6th century liturgical plate, with ICXC NIKA (Jesus Christ Conquers) in the angles of each arm.

Justinian I (/ dʒ ʌ ˈ s t ɪ n i ə n / just-IN-ee-ən; Latin: Iūstīniānus, Classical Latin pronunciation: [juːstiːniˈaːnʊs]; Ancient Greek: Ἰουστινιανός, romanized: Ioustinianós, Byzantine Greek pronunciation: [i.ustini.aˈnos]; 482 – 14 November 565), [b] also known as Justinian the Great, [c] was the Roman emperor from 527 to 565.. His reign was marked by the ...