Church of St. Polyeuctus

The Polyeuktoskirche was a late antique basilica in Constantinople Opel, which was founded in the 6th century by Anicia Iuliana. Today only the substructures are obtained. The exact construction is unclear, the last work was begun about 526 AD. Model, which should be at the same time exceeded, was the Temple of Solomon, as described in the Old Testament. The church was the patronal feast of the Polyeuctus martyr.

In the 11th century the church was abandoned. Equipment and architectural elements were used as spoils for other buildings. After the Fourth Crusade in 1204 reached parts also to Venice and other cities of the West.