The Triumph of Orthodoxy, celebrated on the first Sunday of Lent, represents a pivotal moment in Byzantine religious history. Under the reign of Empress Theodora II, the restoration of the veneration of icons was a decisive action to reaffirm Orthodox Christian beliefs after centuries of controversy. Following years of rigorous debate and civil strife over the use of religious images which had culminated in the iconoclast movements, Theodora II sought to heal a divided church and restore peace within the empire. Aligning herself with the iconophiles, she issued a formal decree that re-established the veneration of icons, which had been condemned by previous emperors. This decree not only emphasized the importance of icons as vital tools for worship but also aimed to unify the church and the populace under a common religious practice.Ceremonies in the Hagia Sophia and other significant churches were emblematic of this restoration, culminating in a grand procession that highlighted the significance of icons in Orthodox liturgy. This event saw the enthusiastic participation of clergy and laity alike, marking a return to traditional practices that celebrated the role of sacred images. Theodora’s policies encouraged the production of more iconography, fostering an artistic renaissance within the Byzantine Empire, where religious art flourished and enriched the cultural landscape. As she became a symbol of Orthodox restoration, her efforts had lasting implications on the theological debates concerning the nature of divine representation that continued through the subsequent centuries.