St. Ignatius the Younger Mosaic – How to Find It

A survivor from a damaged cycle, Ignatius the Younger remains a vital note in the clerical chorus across Hagia Sophia’s northern tympanum.

Where to Look

• Northern tympanum from the upper gallery. Expect oblique angles and partial ironwork coverage.

Context & Identity

• The northern tympanum once carried multiple church fathers; seismic history and later interventions left fragments.
• Ignatius the Younger’s presence underscores the breadth of patristic memory curated here.

Iconography Notes

• Compare facial modeling and vesture with his neighbors to appreciate workshop consistency and variation.

Viewing & Photo Tips

• Stabilize on the rail; expose for mid‑tones; take a quick bracket if time allows.

Bottom Line

Fragmentary yet forceful — a reminder that sacred memory often comes to us in pieces.