One of the most splendid Byzantine Churches and monuments along with the Grand Orthodox Cathedral of Hagia Sophia. Famous for it’s outstanding late Byzantine mosaics and frescos, still standing since the early 4th century AD. Truly magnificent.
villagers often refer to capital cities as "Chora". this is the case in many greek islands too, where the capital is just called "Chora" (country) by other villages.
The part about mosaics falling apart due to time or earthquakes is not entirely accurate. Just look at the famouns Byzantine church in Ravenna, which was built in the 6th century by Justinian. It is in pristine condition. It has more to do with the fact that the Muslims purposely diminished these churches with either plaster or just utter disregard.
@@TheHistoryofByzantiumPodcast I appreciate the response. How can I subscribe to the HoB podcast? Have you considered a historical take on the Orthodox Liturgy with an Orthodox Priest to interview?
@@joshuap969I will be uploading the whole podcast to TH-cam soon or you can subscribe on any podcast app. I am hoping to talk to someone about Orthodoxy yes
@@TheHistoryofByzantiumPodcast I'll subscribe to support. I would highly recommend Dr. Jeanne Constantinou of her "Search the Scriptures Live" podcast.
I visited this church when I was in Istanbul. Not really happy to hear that it, like Hagia Sophia, has been converted again into a mosque. That was done due to pressure on the government from religious parties. I just wonder how long it will be before the same pressure is applied to do away with the mosaics and frescoes. Probably just a matter of time.
Do you know what will now happen with all these murals? Muslims hided them in the case of Hagia Sophia, but Chora church is just full of them. What will now do with them? It doesnt seem too easy to do the same there. Their persistence of disrespecting the Christian past of the city is alarming...
Is how is this ancient church presented by the current ministry of tourism and culture of Turkey? Do they represent any of the details here accurately or will this church be covered over and reconquered once again to prove the supremacy of the turks? 😂😂😂
yes I was there, they covered both Icons of Christ and the Theotokos in the Church, which they now use as a mosque, but everything else, you can go in and see, it is amazing
As Orthodox st. John Damascene used the term dispassionate conception of the Theotokos. Not immaculate because it leads to heresy and schism! Even Jesus took our sins to save us but he is alone without sin...☦️☘️
Now they will try to destroy that monument as well, after damaging Agia Sifia, and being forced to leave that monument in peace. Chora’s church has masterpieces of mosaics on its walls. Alarm!!!
@@JohnSmith-en6evYou didn’t listen it seems. He told you they preserved it because it was outside the city center and not from the kindness of their heart. Plus also he tells you later on the mosaics were covered.
Thanks for the video, nice content. I'd like to criticize one thing, you said that it was looted by Ottomans but what about fourth crusade ? You didn't talk about it, it was the most barbaric invasion in the history. They sacked the city like wild animals. Whole Roman and Byzantine structures have been preserved under Turkish rule and still preserving well. You should be more objective if you are making videos about history.
I didn't mention the 4th Crusade because the building was not decorated like this until after 1204. If you listen to my podcast you will also discover that the Crusaders did not sack the city like 'wild animals'
Cinstantinople and Istandul were actually looted by the Crusnders. Arguing the opposite is ridiculus and disresectful towards the monuments. Constantinople unfortunately never manage to heal from its destuction, until its final fall, by the Ottomans...
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One of the most splendid Byzantine Churches and monuments along with the Grand Orthodox Cathedral of Hagia Sophia. Famous for it’s outstanding late Byzantine mosaics and frescos, still standing since the early 4th century AD. Truly magnificent.
villagers often refer to capital cities as "Chora". this is the case in many greek islands too, where the capital is just called "Chora" (country) by other villages.
So true. Nicosia the capital of Cyprus "Χώρα"
What a stunning find this monastery is... what a pity to be turned into a mosque again in 2024....
The part about mosaics falling apart due to time or earthquakes is not entirely accurate. Just look at the famouns Byzantine church in Ravenna, which was built in the 6th century by Justinian. It is in pristine condition. It has more to do with the fact that the Muslims purposely diminished these churches with either plaster or just utter disregard.
Great Video as always, thanks
So many thanks🌹
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I love the unhurried delivery, with pauses in the commentary.
Thank you. I would be traveling to the Greek Orthodox Monastery of Saint John the Forerunner in Essex, England. Are you able to meet for coffee?
I'm afraid I don't live near there
@@TheHistoryofByzantiumPodcast I appreciate the response. How can I subscribe to the HoB podcast?
Have you considered a historical take on the Orthodox Liturgy with an Orthodox Priest to interview?
@@joshuap969I will be uploading the whole podcast to TH-cam soon or you can subscribe on any podcast app. I am hoping to talk to someone about Orthodoxy yes
@@TheHistoryofByzantiumPodcast I'll subscribe to support. I would highly recommend Dr. Jeanne Constantinou of her "Search the Scriptures Live" podcast.
Great video!
Beautiful Roman Christian church 😊
mosgue again .. i am watching this inside of this mosgue :)
@@vizibilibende5194 Proud of your accomplishments?
I visited this church when I was in Istanbul. Not really happy to hear that it, like Hagia Sophia, has been converted again into a mosque. That was done due to pressure on the government from religious parties. I just wonder how long it will be before the same pressure is applied to do away with the mosaics and frescoes. Probably just a matter of time.
Do you know what will now happen with all these murals? Muslims hided them in the case of Hagia Sophia, but Chora church is just full of them. What will now do with them? It doesnt seem too easy to do the same there. Their persistence of disrespecting the Christian past of the city is alarming...
Were metochites and his relatives buried in openly visible sarcophagi or beyond the earth?
The sarcophagi would have been visible
@@TheHistoryofByzantiumPodcast then their remaind are also destroyed by Muslim tolerance.
mosgue again .. i am watching this inside of this mosgue :)
So one can still visit it and see the art? What is the mosque called today?
Is how is this ancient church presented by the current ministry of tourism and culture of Turkey? Do they represent any of the details here accurately or will this church be covered over and reconquered once again to prove the supremacy of the turks? 😂😂😂
It’s more about the supremacy of Islam; the educated Turk knows and respects the layers of history beneath his / her feet.
Can we still see it all after it is converted into a mosque?
The Naos/nave is now reserved for prayer. But 95% of the mosaics are visible and are free to see
Great! Hope to see it one day
yes I was there, they covered both Icons of Christ and the Theotokos in the Church, which they now use as a mosque, but everything else, you can go in and see, it is amazing
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As Orthodox st. John Damascene used the term dispassionate conception of the Theotokos. Not immaculate because it leads to heresy and schism! Even Jesus took our sins to save us but he is alone without sin...☦️☘️
Why are so many parts of the golden mosaics missing?
Was this done by muslim "tolerance"?
Mostly just the ravages of time
Not the Muslims 😂 they were full of love and respect
time itself apparently converts churches into mosques and destroys frescoes@@TheHistoryofByzantiumPodcast
Now they will try to destroy that monument as well, after damaging Agia Sifia, and being forced to leave that monument in peace. Chora’s church has masterpieces of mosaics on its walls. Alarm!!!
The video went from saying the hacked the icon to pieces to saying the occupiers were preserving things 😂
@@JohnSmith-en6evYou didn’t listen it seems. He told you they preserved it because it was outside the city center and not from the kindness of their heart. Plus also he tells you later on the mosaics were covered.
@@chriskw4362 I was listening. The conquerors were scum. That's my point.
Bi'-zan-tyne. What is so hard about that pronunciation? 😱
TOLERANCE??? are you joking?
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Thanks for the video, nice content. I'd like to criticize one thing, you said that it was looted by Ottomans but what about fourth crusade ? You didn't talk about it, it was the most barbaric invasion in the history. They sacked the city like wild animals. Whole Roman and Byzantine structures have been preserved under Turkish rule and still preserving well. You should be more objective if you are making videos about history.
I didn't mention the 4th Crusade because the building was not decorated like this until after 1204. If you listen to my podcast you will also discover that the Crusaders did not sack the city like 'wild animals'
Cinstantinople and Istandul were actually looted by the Crusnders. Arguing the opposite is ridiculus and disresectful towards the monuments. Constantinople unfortunately never manage to heal from its destuction, until its final fall, by the Ottomans...