According to Graham (2008), "The Nea gave architectural articulation to a theologoumenon in Jerusalem, and conveyed, architecturally, a message regarding Justinian’s imperial policy, imperial presence in Palestine, and a self-conception as a Christian emperor."
Menurut Graham (2008), "Nea memberi artikulasi arsitektur untuk theologoumenon di Yerusalem, dan menyampaikan, melalui arsitekturnya, pesan mengenai kebijakan kekaisaran Justinian, kehadiran imperial di Palestina, dan konsepsi diri sebagai kaisar Kristen."