ABOUT THE BUILDING ACTIVITIES OF BISHOP KAPITON IN CHERSONESOS – CHERSON IN THE 4TH CENTURY

of citizens were baptized, and the pagan complex on the Eastern Cape of the settlement was dismantled. Instead, the Basilica of the Apostle Peter was built. A delubrum, where citizens were baptized was built next to it. The complex of the Eastern Basilica was repeatedly rebuilt during its operation, which significantly changed its appearance. The final victory of Christianity in the city and the construction of the first major religious complex are associated with the activities of St. Bishop Capito. In the 6 th century, during the “construction boom”, it was rebuilt and is known today in the literature as the “Eastern Basilica” complex.