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Greece

Greece, which appears in many scenes of the New Testament, can be called the very origin of the early Church and of Gospel mission. In particular, because the apostle Paul visited on his second and third missionary journeys and founded many churches, his footprints remain throughout Greece to this day. Philippi, Thessalonica, Athens, and Corinth are recorded in the letters of Scripture, telling the story of Paul's zeal and of how the Word of God took root in Gentile lands.

PLACES OF PILGRIMAGE

Holy places of Greece

  • 01

    The Parthenon

    In the Middle Ages, under the influence of the Byzantine Empire, the Parthenon was converted into a Christian church. From around the 6th century in particular it was used as the “Church of the Virgin Mary (Panagia)” and became one of the most important Christian places of worship in Athens.

  • 02

    Thessaloniki

    Thessaloniki is an important city where, through Paul's preaching, both Jews and Greeks were converted and a church was established. At the same time, opposition from hostile Jews forced Paul to flee to Berea. The ruins of the agora where he is said to have preached still remain in the city today.

  • 03

    Berea

    Here too, many people came to believe in Christ. The “Bema (speaker's platform)” from which Paul is said to have preached stands in the Paul Memorial Park, along with beautiful mosaics depicting his preaching. Afterward, facing persecution once again, Paul set out for Athens.

  • 04

    Corinth

    After Athens, Paul went on to Corinth, an important city of ancient Greece, and devoted himself to mission there for about a year and a half. Despite persecution from the Jews, many Gentiles were led to faith and the foundation of the Corinthian church was laid. At the ruins of Corinth today you can sense the traces of daily life and mission in those days — the Temple of Apollo, the Bema (speaker's platform) from which Paul is said to have preached, and even Roman-era flush toilets.