28–30 June 2027 · Tarsus & Mersin
The Programme
Three days — arrival and prayer in Mersin, the Feast of St. Paul in Tarsus, the birthplace of the Apostle, and the early-Church sites of Antioch and Mersin.
Monday, 28 June 2027
Arrival & Evening Prayer in Mersin
Arrival at Istanbul Airport, where you are met and assisted, then a connecting domestic flight to the south. Transfer to your hotel in Tarsus, the birthplace of the Apostle Paul. In the evening, a prayer gathering in Mersin and a welcome reception.
Tuesday, 29 June 2027
The Feast of St. Paul — Tarsus
On the Feast of St. Paul, the Holy Mass is celebrated in his native city — at St. Paul's Church and its garden — in two sessions: 10:00 and 16:00 (Istanbul time, UTC+3). Each session gathers the faithful inside the church and in the garden. The day also visits St. Paul's Well, Cleopatra's Gate, and the ancient Roman Road.
Wednesday, 30 June 2027
Antioch & Mersin Churches
A journey to Antioch, where the followers of Jesus were first called Christians — visiting the cave Church of St. Peter and the Hatay Archaeology Museum. Returning through Mersin, the day visits the Church of St. Anthony of Padua and the Mersin Orthodox Church. Overnight in Mersin, with departures the following morning.
29 June · Feast Day
Two Mass sessions, one global broadcast
10:00
Istanbul time (UTC+3) · 250 places
Morning Mass at St. Paul's Church and garden — the broadcast window covering Asia-Pacific and Europe's morning.
16:00
Istanbul time (UTC+3) · 250 places
Afternoon Mass — the broadcast window covering the Americas and Europe's evening.
On 29 June 2027 there are two Mass services of 250 places each, with the wider community gathering in the garden. The Feast Day Mass is broadcast live to a global audience.
Official Preparation
A private gathering organised by Funny Tourism, with all official permissions handled by the organiser.
Take Part
Lead your community on this pilgrimage
This site does not sell. Church and community leaders can join with their own group; the package and logistics are arranged offline by Funny Tourism.