The small Byzantine church of the Soter (Christ the Saviour) stands on modern Egnatia Street in Thessaloniki, to the west of the arch of Galerius. This is a brief account of the archaeological excavation carried out after the 1978 earthquake, focusing on the wall paintings. 150 illustrations most in colour. Bilingual Greek and English
EFTYCHIA KOURKOUTIDOU-NIKOLAΪDOU is the Honorary Director of the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki