1. The Mosaics of Hagia Sophia Redaction criticism of Hagia’s mosaics: saving higher critics everywhere from unemployment! Mosaics from Justinian’s reign (or lack thereof!) 9th century concepts, 6th century space

2. Virgin and ChildMosaic in the half-dome over the apse

3. Christ Adored by an EmperorMosaic over the central Imperial Door in the narthex

4. Enthroned Madonna with the Two Emperors, Constantine and JustinianMosaic over the south entrance to the narthex

5. δέησιςMosaic in the south gallery

6. From Church to Mosque and Mosque to Museum 1453: Islamic conquest; “Ayasofya” 1934: “A monument for all civilization”; or, at the very least, a tourist attraction!

7. Restoration? Save Sophia! Condition of building (hint: it’s not good!) A snag of seismic proportions… Ideological wars: a big mess (Christian vs. Muslim vs. Secularist) Free Agia Sophia Council of America Turkish prime minister (RecepTayyipErogan) 2006: A friendly visit from the pope