Theodora Augusta Depiction of Theodora from a contemporary portrait mosaic in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna Empress of the Byzantine Empire Reign 9 August 527 – 28 June 548 Coronation 9 August 527 Predecessor Ariadne (empress) Successor Sophia (empress) Augusta Reign 9 August 527 – 28 June 548 Born c. 500 Cyprus Died 28 June 548 (aged 48) Constantinople Burial Church of the Holy Apostles Spouse Justinian I Issue illegitimate: John Theodora Full name Theodora Regnal name Theodora Augusta Dynasty Justinian Religion Miaphysite Christianity