The Spectacular Byzantine Churches That Still Exist in Italy

The Spectacular Byzantine Churches That Still Exist in Italy

Byzantine-style mosaic of Christ Pantokrator in the Cefalù Cathedral, erected by Roger II in 1131. Credit: Gun Powder Ma / Wikimedia Commons CC BY 3.0 How many of us know that Italy, the epicenter of Roman Catholicism, is home to some of the most exquisite and beautiful Byzantine churches in the world, as well as churches heavily influenced by Byzantine culture? The Italian peninsula is the birthplace of the Romans and their mighty empire. Durin…