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In one section (history, paragraph before UNESCO paragraph) we have the building to the north called a turbe, in another (description, final paragraph) it is called a baptistery. Could someone who knows clarify whether these are the same building (only one is visible on site as of yesterday afternoon). It is a little confusing otherwise. -- 5telios 10:41, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
The present text, which appears to be sourced to a travel guide, states that Justinian's life was threatened by his uncle Justin. Norwich says the emperor was Anastasius. Norwich (1988), p. 195, n. 1. On that authority I propose to change the text, with citation to Norwich. Kablammo ( talk) 12:34, 20 April 2012 (UTC)
I've found sources online, which indicate the following.
The church was founded by Justinian as a shrine to Sergius and Bacchus. Procopius, De Aedificiis, 1.43-7. According to an old story, Justinian’s devotion to the two was in gratitude for the martyrs’ intervention with Anastasius; they appeared to the emperor in a dream to forestall the execution of Justin and Justinian, who had been charged with treason. This legend has been discredited. Fowden, Elizabeth Key (1999). The Barbarian Plain: Saint Sergius between Rome and Iran. Berkeley: University of California Press. page 132. ISBN 0520216857; Bryce, James (1887), "Life of Justinian by Theophilus", English Historical Review, vol. 2, pp. 657–86, republished online here.
Other online sources mentioning the legend also indicate the emperor to whom the martyrs appeared was Anastasius. Kablammo ( talk) 19:33, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
This would be great! I was there the last time in November last year, and I showed the building to two friends from Rome. It was after sunset, with a crystal clear deep blue sky and full moon. They both were amazed... Alex2006 ( talk) 13:36, 24 April 2012 (UTC)
@ GPinkerton: this article has used American English since its inception, and there is no particularly valid reason to change that now. Please revert your spelling changes. Elizium23 ( talk) 05:39, 16 March 2020 (UTC)
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In one section (history, paragraph before UNESCO paragraph) we have the building to the north called a turbe, in another (description, final paragraph) it is called a baptistery. Could someone who knows clarify whether these are the same building (only one is visible on site as of yesterday afternoon). It is a little confusing otherwise. -- 5telios 10:41, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
The present text, which appears to be sourced to a travel guide, states that Justinian's life was threatened by his uncle Justin. Norwich says the emperor was Anastasius. Norwich (1988), p. 195, n. 1. On that authority I propose to change the text, with citation to Norwich. Kablammo ( talk) 12:34, 20 April 2012 (UTC)
I've found sources online, which indicate the following.
The church was founded by Justinian as a shrine to Sergius and Bacchus. Procopius, De Aedificiis, 1.43-7. According to an old story, Justinian’s devotion to the two was in gratitude for the martyrs’ intervention with Anastasius; they appeared to the emperor in a dream to forestall the execution of Justin and Justinian, who had been charged with treason. This legend has been discredited. Fowden, Elizabeth Key (1999). The Barbarian Plain: Saint Sergius between Rome and Iran. Berkeley: University of California Press. page 132. ISBN 0520216857; Bryce, James (1887), "Life of Justinian by Theophilus", English Historical Review, vol. 2, pp. 657–86, republished online here.
Other online sources mentioning the legend also indicate the emperor to whom the martyrs appeared was Anastasius. Kablammo ( talk) 19:33, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
This would be great! I was there the last time in November last year, and I showed the building to two friends from Rome. It was after sunset, with a crystal clear deep blue sky and full moon. They both were amazed... Alex2006 ( talk) 13:36, 24 April 2012 (UTC)
@ GPinkerton: this article has used American English since its inception, and there is no particularly valid reason to change that now. Please revert your spelling changes. Elizium23 ( talk) 05:39, 16 March 2020 (UTC)
https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Little_Hagia_Sophia&oldid=93537550