In this episode, we explore how the Byzantine Empire transformed Jerusalem from a quiet provincial town into a holy metropolis. We look at Emperor Constantine’s mother, Helena, and her legendary pilgrimage in the 320s AD, which led to the discovery of what became known as the True Cross. Lucas walks us through the construction of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, designed by the architect Modestus, and the political maneuvering that allowed it to rise on the site of Hadrian’s temple. Luna asks about the local Jewish population during this massive architectural shift, leading to a discussion on the tension between imperial Christian ambition and the existing urban fabric. We also examine the role of Bishop Cyril of Jerusalem in shaping the city’s religious identity and the physical legacy of these buildings that still define the Old City today.
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