Icon of Christ of Latomos, 5th-century Byzantine mosaic in Thessaloniki, Greece
The Icon of Christ of Latomos presents a central figure of Christ surrounded by radiating halos within the apse of the Church of Hosios David.
Princess Flavia Maximiana Theodora protected the mosaic by concealing it with plaster during the period of Christian persecution under Roman rule in the third century.
The mosaic contains theological elements depicting the Theophany with Christ holding Greek text about salvation, accompanied by symbols of the four Evangelists.
The mosaic remains preserved within the Church of Hosios David, which stands as part of the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Thessaloniki since 1988.
An earthquake in the 9th century revealed the hidden mosaic to a monk named Sennuphius, who received guidance through a vision to visit the monastery.
GPS coordinates: 40.64181,22.95225
Latest update: October 16, 2025 14:43
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