Question

Which of these was NOT a part of the imperial ritual in Justinian's churc of Hagia Sophia?

A) The congregation filled the space under the domes and sang hymns.

B) The emperor and patriarch met under the dome at key points in the liturgy.

C) The priests were invisible most of the time behind a screen.

D) The public were only given partial views of the central nave.
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Answer 1

c. The priests were not invisible most of the time behind a screen.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is C) The priests were invisible most of the time behind a screen.

In the imperial ritual of Justinian's church of Hagia Sophia, the congregation filled the space under the domes and sang hymns. The emperor and patriarch met under the dome at key points in the liturgy. However, the priests were not invisible most of the time behind a screen. They were actively involved in the rituals and visible to the congregation.