20 ene 587 año - Basilica Eufrasiana (Assumption) Apse

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Location: Porec, Croatia
6th century

The apse mosaic shows the Virgin and Child enthroned rather than Christ alone. They are flanked by saints, angels, and donors. The arch above the conch shows images of female martyrs and the Lamb of God is shown in the central medallion of the arch.

Relevant Terms: Theotokos, Council of Ephesus 431, 82 Canon of the Quinisext Council of 692