This blog follows the Apostle Paul’s footsteps on his 3 missionary journeys. These details draw from the Bible (primarily Acts, Revelation, and Pauline epistles) and early Christian tradition.
We arrived after more than 24 hours of travel safely in Istanbul at 5:45 PM. Lynn and Jack arrived about an hour after us and we met up at the hotel, with our guide for tomorrow. And then we went for a short walk and had some wonderful Turkish salads for dinner. It was a quiet evening we were all pretty tired I don’t think any of us slept more than maybe three hours on the journey. Tomorrow is Sunday, April 26 and here is just a snapshot of where we’re headed …..
Day 1: Istanbul
Istanbul (ancient Constantinople/Byzantium): Hagia Sophia (built 6th century by Emperor Justinian) was one of the greatest churches in Christendom for nearly 1,000 years before becoming a mosque. It symbolizes the early Christian Byzantine Empire. The tour also visits sites like the Hippodrome with Byzantine relics. While not directly tied to specific New Testament events, it represents the later flourishing of Christianity in the region. We will also visit the the Blue Mosque.
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