Emperors became popes ( both were called "Pontifex Maximus"), senators became bishops, orators became priests and basilicas became churches. 皇帝变成了教皇(两者都被称为大祭司长),元老院议员变成了主教,雄辩家变成了牧师,而长方形大会堂则变成了教堂。
All the other public basilicas had flat ceilings supported by wooden beams. 所有其他的巴西利卡都是由木梁支撑的平顶结构。