"We went on to Greece, and the Greeks led us to the edifices where they worship their God, and we knew not whether we were in heaven or on earth. For on earth there is no such splendor or such beauty, and we are at a loss how to describe it. We know only that God dwells there among men . . . we cannot forget that beauty." . . . Vladimir then inquired where they should all accept baptism, and they replied that the decision rested with him.
Background information: In this passage from the Primary Chronicles, Vladimir I of Kiev has instructed advisers to inspect the religions of the world and to report their findings back to him.
What most impressed Vladimir’s advisers when they visited the churches?
C: the appearance of the church
