The Apostle Paul’s Missionary Journey in Athens and Corinth

Embark on a captivating journey through history and faith as you follow in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul, one of Christianity’s most influential figures. This immersive tour will take you to two iconic cities, Athens and Ancient Corinth, where Paul left an indelible mark on the ancient world. Throughout your tour, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Paul’s life and work, his unwavering dedication to spreading the Christian message, and his profound impact on the development of Christianity. You’ll also experience the rich history and culture of those two remarkable cities and marvel at the enduring legacy of these ancient civilisations.

The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice.When Apostle Paul arrived to Athens he went there and talked with many philosophers about the new religions (christianity)

The Areopagus of Athens, also known as Mars Hill, is located just northwest of the Acropolis. Basically, it’s a small mountain of marble where people met. During the Classical period, it was used as an assembly place for judicial tribunals for major crimes. When Paul was in Athens, the Areopagus had also become a popular gathering place to discuss and debate ideas. The council of the Areopagus was composed of 100 members, including philosophers, scholars, and former officials of Athens.

The Church of Saint Dionysius The Areopagite in Athens: The Church of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite is situated on the prestigious downtown Skoufa Street in the district of Kolonaki.
It is dedicated to the patron saint of Athens, Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, who was converted to Christianity by Apostle Paul and became the city’s first bishop.

The Corinth Canal is an artificial canal in Greece that connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 km (4 miles) in length and only 24.6 m(80.7 feet) wide at sea level, making it impassable for many modern ships

Kechrees was the eastern port of Corinth, located 70 stadiums away from the city and its peak growth was during the hundred-year period when Corinth was a Roman Colonia. It had always been the commercial port of Corinth, that was crated from a natural bay and the first technical work is believed to date back to the archaic period. According to Acts 15:18, Apostle Paul left Greece using the port of Kechries during his second missionary journey end of 51 or early 52 AD

The apostle Paul first visited the city in AD 49 or 50, when Gallio, the brother of Seneca, was proconsul of Achaia. Paul resided here for eighteen months (see Acts 18:11). Here he first became acquainted with Priscilla and Aquila, with whom he later traveled. They worked here together as tentmakers and regularly attended the synagogue. Paul wrote at least two epistles to the Christian church of the city.

The Museum of Ancient Corinth was built in 1932 to house the numerous objects brought to light by the archaeological excavations. Its construction was undertaken by the American School of Classical Studies, thanks to a donation of Ada Small Moore.

The first fortification on the Acrocorinth dates at the late 7th-early 6th c. B.C., at the time of the Kypselid tyrants.
Some extensive classic masonry dates to the 4th c. B.C. From 338 B.C., Acrocorinth passed into the hands of the Macedonians, who were later chased out by Aratos and thus the city became a member of the Achaean League.
After the destruction wrought by L. Mommius (146 B.C.), the wall was reconstructed from the same ancient material by Julius Caesar (44 B.C.). The first Christian phase incorporated in the classical wall belonged to the time of Justinian (6th c.). The early and middle Byzantine periods saw the reconstruction and addition of new fortifications (7th – 12th c.).

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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• Child seat available upon request
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• No health restrictions

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• Licensed Guide to accompany you into archeological sites
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