The Impact of Constantinopolitan Liturgy on the Mosaic Pavements in The Christian Basilicas in Thrace During the Second Half of 5th C.

The present article deals with changes that occurred in the arrangement of mosaic floor decorations two important basilicas located capitals provinces Thrace – Episcopal basilica at Philippopolis and Herakleia, which are both dated to second half 5th c. study reveals these cases were not a purely decorative issue introduction new trend decoration. Instead, innovations reflected importance areas marked by decoration, such as ‘entrance’ atrium or narthex side aisles their middle portions. It seems they part Constantinopolitan liturgy emerged after reassignment jurisdiction church pursuant canon 28 Fourth Ecumenical council Chalcedon 451. In order avoid any misunderstandings, sites specific clear Christians images. Dating c., Thracian examples among earliest so far attested reveal evolution before its completion, is eventually monuments 6th capital elsewhere.