Eirene-Piroska, the wife of Ioannes II, probably took the initiative in collaborating with her husband in building a new church dedicated to the almighty wisdom of the Pantokrator. Icons depicitng the undepictable Godhead were to be placed in and around the sanctuary [This was to become the main Komnenian dynastic church, though Eirene was to die long before Ioannes brought it to completion.]