October 05, 2005
Sacred Places in Turkey
My previous impression of Turkey was a secular predominantly Muslim country. Once I started to look into Turkey as a travel destination, I discovered that Turkey is rich in sacred Christians sites that I never thought about. A few of the sacred sites we were blessed to visit in Turkey include:
Aya Sofia: an incredible church from Byzentine Holy Roman Empire Times. Amazing Frescoes.
Ancient cave churches where Christians fled to avoid being martyred by the Romans. The original frescoes are still intact!
Ancient underground city also used by early Christians to avoid warfare and persecution. Amazingly complex and clever places and VERY secure.
Early seminary used by the apostles for teaching also in these cave structures.
The Virign Mary’s House! Where she fled with John who looked after her until her death. This was just outside Ephesus.
The most complete ruins of a Roman city; Efes (the very one of Ephesians)
The nearby city of Colossea (the very same as the church of Colosians)
Posted by at 4:13 pm
That is incredible!!!timsamoff () (URL) - October 05, 2005 at 10:21 pm
