Empress Eirene & Ioannes II began foundation of the Pantokrator Monastery

Summary:
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.] 
Dates:
1122 (Uncertain) 
Eirene-Piroska, wife of Ioannes II Komnenos (Eirene 62)
  • She collaborated with her husband Ioannes 2 in building a church at the Pantokrator dedicated to almighty wisdom (:) ναὸν ἐκ καινῆς δομησάμενος τῇ παντοδυνάμῳ σοφίᾳ σου Pantokrator Typikon 16-22
Emperor Ioannes II Komnenos (Ioannes 2)
  • Together with Eirene 62, he built a new church at the Pantokrator dedicated to almighty wisdom, placing emphasis on religious icons in and around the sanctuary (:) ναὸν ἐκ καινῆς δομησάμενος τῇ παντοδυνάμῳ σοφίᾳ σου καὶ πρὸ τοῦ τεμένους κἀν τοῖς ἀδύτοις εἰκονίσας τὸν ἀπερίγραπτον Pantokrator Typikon 16-22