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In Social Studies / High School | 2014-10-10

How did Procopius link the cathedral's opulence (wealth) to true Christian values?

Asked by Robby2

Answer (2)

Procopius was a diligent careful, judicious narrator of the facts and developments and shows good powers of description etc.

Answered by clara75 | 2024-06-10

Procopius connected the opulence of Hagia Sophia to true Christian values by describing its grandeur and beauty as reflections of divine glory intended to inspire faith. He argued that the wealth invested in the cathedral served a higher purpose in uplifting the spirit of the faithful. Through his writings, he portrayed the cathedral's magnificence as a manifestation of God's favor, crucial for promoting devotion to Christianity.
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Answered by clara75 | 2024-10-01