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Site of St. Paul's Pillar, Agia Kyriaki Church, and ruins of Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica <span style="font-family:times new roman,serif;">According to a local legend, the supposed "St. Paul's Pillar" is the place to which Paul was tied and received 39 lashes when he preached in Paphos. Roman Governor Sergius Paulus was said to have ordered the arrest and punishment prior to his own conversion to Christianity.<br/> <br/> The legend itself is late in origin. Medieval pilgrims visiting the site made no mention of this pillar but instead recorded visiting an underground prison in which Paul was held.<br/> <br/> More historically reliable are the ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus.<br/> <br/> Two other churches have stood in this area. One was a 13th century CE Gothic cathedral turned mosque that is also now in ruins. The one still standing is the 16th century CE church known as Agia Kryiaki. It is still in use today by the Anglican church of Paphos.<br/> <br/> Fun fact: Eric the Good, King of Denmark from 1095-1103, died on this spot in 1103 CE on his way to visit the Holy Land.</span> Keywords: 13th Century CE,16th Century CE,39 lashes,4th century CE,Agia Kryiaki Church,Anglican church of Paphos,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Church,Cypriot legends,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Eric the Good,Gothic Cathedral,King of Denmark,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,Saint Paul,Sergius Paulus,St. Paul,St. Paul's Column,St. Paul's Pillar,archaeology
Nave remains from 4th cent. CE Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica Ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus. Today, you can see some of its Christian-themed floor mosaics that remain. Keywords: 4th century CE,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Christian Mosaics,Church,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,archaeology,mosaics
Floor Mosaics from 4th century CE Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica Ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus. Today, you can see some of its Christian-themed floor mosaics that remain. Keywords: 4th century CE,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Christian Mosaics,Church,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,archaeology,mosaics
Floor Mosaic of Vat of Wine. Close Up. 4th century CE Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica Ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus. Today, you can see some of its Christian-themed floor mosaics that remain. The wine vat depicted here has an above inscription that says "Wisdom has mixed her wine in the crater." Although not verbatim, this is possibly an allusion to Proverbs 9:2 in the Old Testament. Keywords: 4th century CE,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Christian Mosaics,Church,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,Proverbs 9,Proverbs 9:2,archaeology,mosaics,wine,wine vat,wisdom
Floor Mosaic of Vat of Wine from 4th century CE Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica Ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus. Today, you can see some of its Christian-themed floor mosaics that remain. The wine vat depicted here has an above inscription that says "Wisdom has mixed her wine in the crater." Although not verbatim, this is possibly an allusion to Proverbs 9:2 in the Old Testament. Keywords: 4th century CE,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Christian Mosaics,Church,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,Proverbs 9,Proverbs 9:2,archaeology,mosaics,wine,wine vat,wisdom
Floor Mosaic of Deer drinking from water from 4th century CE Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica Ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus. Today, you can see some of its Christian-themed floor mosaics that remain. The one in this picture depicts a deer (head missing) drinking from a river brook. The scene is based on Psalm 42 as the above inscription indicates--"As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God." Keywords: 4th century CE,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Christian Mosaics,Church,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,Psalm 42,Streams of Water,archaeology,deer,hart,mosaics
Circular Floor Mosaic where central fountain would have stood and columns from atrium of 4th century CE Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica Ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus. Today, you can see some of its Christian-themed floor mosaics that remain. The one in this picture is of the circular floor mosaic where the central fountain in the atrium would have stood. Keywords: 4th century CE,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Christian Mosaics,Church,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,archaeology,mosaics
Byzantine Church of Panagia Katholiki. Exterior. 12th cent Church of Panagia Katholiki (Byzantine 12th cent.0 Keywords: Archaeology, Cyprus, Kouklia, Palaepahos, Byzantine, Byzantine Church, Church of Panagia Katholiki
Byzantine Church of Panagia Katholiki. Dome. 12th cent Church of Panagia Katholiki (Byzantine 12th cent.0 Keywords: Archaeology, Cyprus, Kouklia, Palaepahos, Byzantine, Byzantine Church, Church of Panagia Katholiki
Byzantine Church of Panagia Katholiki. 12th cent Church of Panagia Katholiki (Byzantine 12th cent.0 Keywords: Archaeology, Cyprus, Kouklia, Palaepahos, Byzantine, Byzantine Church, Church of Panagia Katholiki

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