Biblical history promotes Ephesus as a significant location where Christianity spread. Many tours focus on Roman and Greek influences but do not mention the last 500 years or more, during which the city became a dominant Christian center. The conversion of the Ephesians transformed the city from a pagan center to a thriving Christian community. A visit to Ephesus provides a unique glimpse into how early believers repurposed civic or religious spaces for Christian worship. This ancient city hosts a dozen or more repurposed Christian sites.
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In the Footsteps of Early Christians: Naples’ Oldest Churches
Finding the oldest churches in Naples is not easy, as some sites are not open to the public. Today, centuries-old churches look like the others in the city, but a few have roots dating back to the sixth century. Let’s continue the walk and try to find the other churches on our list.
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Ancient Naples Revealed: Hunting for the City’s Oldest Churches
Get ready to discover unique hidden Christian history at Naples’ oldest churches. Our walking tour winds through the vibrant north-eastern streets of central Naples and leads us to the bustling port. Here, between the train station and the port, you can explore the city’s oldest churches. Step inside some of these churches, while others invite you to uncover their secrets from the outside.
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The Great Orthodox Divide between Neighbors: Georgian and Armenian
The tension between Christian neighbors is deeply rooted in religious differences that have formed over centuries of misunderstanding and merciless devastation. Armenian churches sit wasting away throughout Tbilisi, and Georgian believers in Armenia have no official status. As Christians, one would think that they can resolve their differences within these orthodox churches.
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The Ten Known Churches of Nicomedia (Izmit) – Part 1
Nicomedia hosted the Eastern Roman capital from 286 to 330 AD. This city that buried hundreds, if not thousands, of martyrs has historically been known as an essential Christian city, but is now totally forgotten. Even the churches from the past have been covered up, like the multiple layers of history that sit below the modern city of Izmit. Ten known churches can be found in the historic and archeology evidence.
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Izmit – The Forgotten Christian City
Izmit, a vibrant city nestled in northwestern Turkey, is unknown for its rich Byzantine history. The city formerly called Nicomedia hosted the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian and later became the birthplace of several notable Christians. Yet, today, this landscape lies buried and easily ignored.
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