Monument Apostle Paul - Church St. Nicholas

Monument of Apostle Paul - Church St. Nicholas

A synthesis of mosaic 35 square meters is placed at the step of Apostle Paul, in the city of Kavala next to the Church of Agios Nikolaos, with tittle The arrival of the Apostle Paul in Neapolis of Philippi.

Apostle Paul during his tour (49-50 AD) in Asia saw a vision of a Macedonian man standing and begging him: Come over to Macedonia and help us. This vision was the reason to come and preach for Christ, the Resurrection and the Church in Europe.

The winter of 49 a.D St. Paul disembarked for the first time on European soil, in Naples. From Naples went to Philippi (via the old Egnatia Str.) which was then one of the major cities of Eastern Macedonia and Roman colony to declare his faith.

At this point, that allegedly was the landing of St. Paul, a monument honoring his first steps was created.

church st paul (kavala)

Not the grandest in the country, but located in the heart of old town and well preserved.

St Paul at Neapolis & Philippi in Greece

Following St. Paul's route from Alexandria Troas in Anatolia across the Aegean to Neapolis (modern Kavala) where he first set foot in Europe. Thence to Philippi where he performed his first baptism in Europe - a lady named Lydia. Philippi was the site of the Battle(s) of Philippi at which Octavian (later Augustus) and Mark Antony defeated Cassius and Brutus for control of Rome and the Roman Empire. Octavian later defeated Mark Antony for undisputed control over Rome.

Φρούριο Καβάλας ( Kavala's Castle )

Byzantine Castle
Its biggest part was built in the first quarter of the 15th century. It followed the Byzantine Acropolis of Christoupolis – which was destroyed in 1391. After the appropriate and necessary interventions, the Acropolis is now used as a resting place for the people of Kavala. Today, there is also an outdoor theatre for various kinds of events such as musical events, theatrical events, dancing events etc. The visitor can also find souvenirs and informational material, as well as enjoy a drink in the cafeteria.

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