Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna. Mosaic above the apse : representation of the Holy City of Jerusalem, from where the apostles (symbolized by sheeps) left.. Above: symbols of the Evangelists Mark and Luke. 6th century.. Built in the 6th century, the basilica was consecrated in 549 by Bishop Maximianus of Ravenna and dedicated to Apollinaris, first Bishop of Ravenna.