What significant event in church architecture occurred during Vitalian's reign?
Secession of Ravenna
Construction of St. Peter's Basilica
Renovation of the Lateran
Building of catacombs
Answer
Secession of Ravenna: During Vitalian's reign, the Church of Ravenna broke away from the authority of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming an independent archdiocese. This significant event in church architecture marked a shift in the balance of power within the Christian world, as Ravenna emerged as a major center of ecclesiastical authority in its own right.
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