In the Footsteps of St. Paul
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1st Day
Early morning departure from Athens to Kavala. On route to Lamia we will stop for coffee and then we will continue to Larissa. At Tempe will make a second stop for lunch, outside the city of Katerini, Thessaloniki, Xanthi.Afternoon arrival in Kavala. Overnight stay.
2nd Day
Kavala, Philippi, Amphipolis, arrival in Thessaloniki , check in at hotel.
Kavala
The vision that saw the Apostle Paul in his sleep, while he was in Troas, a tall striking Macedonian standing in front of him and begs him to "Come over to Macedonia and help us", was the beginning of salvation relationship with the Greeks. In the winter of AD 49 Paul disembarked for the first time on European ground, in Neapolis, in the area St. Nicholas and following the Egnatia Odos, directed immediately to Philippous. He is accompanied by Silas, Timothy and physician Lucas the Evangelist and author of Acts.
Philippoi
On hearing of his coming, have gathered women who listen first throughout Europe his teaching. Among them Lydia, a pious woman hailing from Thyatira of Asia, the first being baptized as a Christian. then she will play an important role with determination in spreading the Holy Word.At Philippoi Paul and Silas were accused of consuls abnormality. The two men baste and imprisoned, but a terrible earthquake causes panic at night.The doors of the prison opened and the guard attempting to commit suicide, the Apostles of the prevent so to embrace faith in God. Finally he baptized with his entire family and guests.The Apostles passing across the home of Lydia and depart for Thessaloniki.
3rd Day
Thessaloniki,arrival in Veria, check in at hotel.
Thessaloniki
With their arrival, Autumn 49, the Apostle Paul and Silas in Thessaloniki, they found the synagogue near the port, where Paul goes for three consecutive Saturdays. There they discuss with bystanders and interpret passages subjects from the Holy Bible that said that Christ was crucified and resurrected from the dead.Paul and Silas gained many students. while many Greeks both men and several women believe in Christ.In Thessaloniki was founded a Church. But as at Philippi quickly began creating problems and causing riots because the activity of Paul.During the night Paul and Silas were removed from Thessaloniki chased by their countrymen. A Temple was built in his memory at this point the walls from where he escaped, as evidence of the visit of the Apostle Paul in Thessaloniki and in memory of his teaching.
Veria
St. Paul whisked away by the Christians in Veria where he went at synagogue.The Jews of Veria, more polite than those of Thessalonica, with interest hearing the teaching of the Gospel of Paul.But soon news arrive in Thessaloniki on the activities of Paul. There are enemies who send people to create unrest. Immediately his companions lead him away from Veria.Nevertheless Timothy and Silas remain at Veria
Nowadays, the point where Paul stood and preached the Gospel to Verias citizens, called "Step of St. Paul", is impressive
4th Day
Early morning departure to Vergina, through Kalambaka, Then Meteora pilgrimage at the Church of St. Stephen, the Great Meteor. Arrival in Athens late in the evening
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