Journal
St Paul, Tarsus & Pilgrimage
Reflections on the Apostle Paul, the city of his birth, and the road of Christian pilgrimage in Anatolia.
14 July 2026
Who Was the Apostle Paul? His Life, Mission and Legacy
A reverent overview of the Apostle Paul — born in Tarsus, a Roman citizen and Pharisee, converted near Damascus, missionary, letter-writer and martyr.
Read →11 July 2026
Where Is Tarsus? The Birthplace of Saint Paul
Discover Tarsus in ancient Cilicia, southern Turkiye — the birthplace of the Apostle Paul, the 'no mean city' of Acts 21:39, and what remains to see there today.
Read →8 July 2026
The Feast of Saint Paul: Solemnity of Peter and Paul
Discover the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul on 29 June — its meaning across Christian traditions, how it is celebrated, and why Tarsus, birthplace of Paul, fits so well.
Read →5 July 2026
Saint Paul's Church and Saint Paul's Well in Tarsus
Discover St Paul's Church, now a museum, and St Paul's Well in Tarsus — their history, meaning for pilgrims, and what visitors experience in Paul's birthplace.
Read →2 July 2026
Cleopatra's Gate and the Ancient City of Tarsus
Discover Cleopatra's Gate and the Hellenistic and Roman heritage of Tarsus, the ancient city of learning where the Apostle Paul was born.
Read →29 June 2026
The Missionary Journeys of Saint Paul
Explore the three missionary journeys of Saint Paul and his voyage to Rome as told in Acts, from Antioch and Cyprus to Ephesus, Corinth and Philippi.
Read →26 June 2026
Antioch and the Birth of the Early Church
Discover Antioch (Antakya), where disciples were first called Christians, its role as Paul and Barnabas's mission base, and its ties to Tarsus in Cilicia.
Read →23 June 2026
A Pilgrimage to Tarsus: A Spiritual and Practical Guide
A spiritual and practical guide to pilgrimage in Tarsus, birthplace of the Apostle Paul: what it means, the key sites, and how communities approach the journey.
Read →20 June 2026
Mersin and Cilicia: Early Christian Heritage on the Turkish Coast
Discover the early Christian heritage of Mersin and ancient Cilicia on Turkiye's southern coast, the homeland of the Apostle Paul, born in Tarsus.
Read →17 June 2026
The Letters of Saint Paul: A Short Guide to the Epistles
A warm, accessible guide to the letters of Saint Paul, the Pauline epistles: their setting, great themes of grace, love and the body of Christ, and why they still speak.
Read →14 June 2026
Leading a Church Delegation to Tarsus
A guide for clergy and community leaders on leading a church delegation to Tarsus, the birthplace of Saint Paul, and the pastoral value of hosted pilgrimage.
Read →11 June 2026
Christian Pilgrimage in Anatolia: Tarsus and Beyond
Discover Christian pilgrimage in Anatolia — the Seven Churches of Revelation, Ephesus, and Tarsus, birthplace of the Apostle Paul in ancient Cilicia.
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