The mosaics of Justinian and Theodora have been placed in San Vitale:
a. to commemorate a state visit by the Emperor and Empress
b. as a thank you for helping to construct the building
c. as stand-ins to symbolize their semi divine status as participants in the Mass
d. because they were declared saints after they died
Ans: c. as stand-ins to symbolize their semi divine status as participants in the Mass
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