This is an example of a prayer of dedication for a wedding that commits the couple to a covenant marriage. It is similar to the one I prayed for my son’s wedding. I encourage you to use it as a template and personalize it.
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Istanbul’s Christian Archaeology in the Cafe Garden Monuments
The courtyard of the Archaeology Museum hosts Christian history. Often unlabeled but with observation, many pillars and capitals give us insight to some Cafe Garden monuments.
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Hidden Crosses at Istanbul Archaeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum of Istanbul provides a captivating look into the region’s ancient history. However, it offers minimal information about the city’s Christian history spanning 14 centuries. There are hidden crosses near the entrance, in the cafe garden, in the storage area, and the courtyard. The significant influence of the Byzantine history remains in the outdoor courtyard, exposed to the elements
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Former Byzantine Church in Antalya
In the heart of the old city of Antalya, known as Kaleici, is a mosque called Şehzade Korkut Cami, the site of a former temple. Yet, the space hosted a church three times, and now it is opened as a mosque. Let’s explore this former Byzantine church in Antalya, reconstructed as a mosque.
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Hidden Crosses in the Antalya Archeology Museum
The Antalya Archeology Museum is one of the best museums in Turkiye, especially regarding the amount of space allotted to Byzantine history. Nevertheless, you could easily miss it. Following are some treasures you can look for while walking through the Museum.
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Seven Contrasts that Give Focus for Prayer
These seven contrasts between Christianity and Islam will give insights into how we pray and live. This list guides the final seven days of the 30-day prayer challenge and is a way to see how the God of the Bible differs from the deity of the Quran.
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