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The church was built by the Byzantine [[emperor]] [[Justinian]], who is said to have exclaimed upon its creation, "O [[Solomon]], I have outdone thee!" The reference is to [[Solomon's Temple]].
The church was built by the Byzantine [[emperor]] [[Justinian]], who is said to have exclaimed upon its creation, "O [[Solomon]], I have outdone thee!" The reference is to [[Solomon's Temple]].
[[File:Hagia Sophia Christ mosaic XII c.jpg|thumb|Christ Pantocrator, 12th century.]]
[[Image:Saint Sophia.jpg]]
[[Image:Saint Sophia.jpg]]
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== See also ==
== See also ==