On 27 February, you are invited to the “Book Launch Party” titled Religious Buildings Made in Byzantium Old Monuments, New Interpretations to be held at the ANAMED Library. Bilge Ar, Fotini Kondyli, Ivana Jevtic, Mareva U, and Nikos D. Kontogiannis will be the speakers. The moderator of the meeting is Günder Varinlioğlu.

Religious Buildings Made in Byzantium Old Monuments, New Interpretations emerged from the collaborative effort of scholars aiming to rethink Byzantine religious architecture in light of recent political, social, and academic developments. Initially sparked by a conversation in Istanbul, the project took shape through virtual workshops in 2020–2021 where participants explored new methodological approaches to studying Byzantine churches. Building on the foundational work of scholars like Slobodan Ćurčić and Robert Ousterhout, this collection addresses critical questions about the definition of a “Byzantine church” and how it fits into a broader cultural and historical context. By integrating diverse perspectives, such as material culture, ritual practices, and sensory experiences, the volume seeks to offer a holistic understanding of Byzantine architecture as a living tradition. It challenges older, Constantinople-centered narratives by examining the dynamic interactions between different regions and the sociopolitical environments that shaped their religious buildings. Ultimately, the volume advocates for a more nuanced and interdisciplinary approach to the study of Byzantine architecture, one that recognizes its global connections and its evolving significance.