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St. Paul's Pillar 2 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. Keywords: 39 lashes,Church,Cypriot legends,Paphos,Saint Paul,Sergius Paulus,St. Paul,St. Paul's Column,St. Paul's Pillar,archaeology
St. Paul's Pillar 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/> In addition, Eric the Good, King of Denmark from 1095-1103, died on this spot in 1103 CE on his way to visit the Holy Land. Keywords: 39 lashes,Cypriot legends,Cyprus,Eric the Good,King of Denmark,Paphos,Saint Paul,Sergius Paulus,St. Paul,St. Paul's Column,St. Paul's Pillar,archaeology
St. Pauls Pillar and Eric the Good Signs 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. Keywords: 39 lashes,Church,Cypriot legends,Paphos,Saint Paul,Sergius Paulus,St. Paul,St. Paul's Column,St. Paul's Pillar,archaeology
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
Mosaic of Saint Paul. Inside Agia Kyriaki Church. 16th cent. CE The 16th century CE church known as Agia Kryiaki is still in use today by the Anglican church of Paphos. Inside, you'll discover many icons and Christian paintings. This particular mosaic is an icon of St. Paul. Keywords: 16th Century CE,Agia Kryiaki Church,Anglican church of Paphos,Christian Mosaics,Christian icons,Church,Icons,Orthodox art,Paphos,Paul,Saint Paul,St. Paul,mosaics
Jesus as Great High Priest Icon Inside Agia Kyriaki Church. 16th cent. CE The 16th century CE church known as Agia Kryiaki is still in use today by the Anglican church of Paphos. Inside, you'll discover many icons and Christian paintings. Here, we see an icon of Jesus depicted as the Great High Priest. Keywords: 16th Century CE,Agia Kryiaki Church,Anglican church of Paphos,Christian icons,Church,Great High Priest,Icons,Jesus,Jesus the Great High Priest,Orthodox art,Paphos
Iconostasis Inside Agia Kyriaki Church. 16th cent. CE The 16th century CE church known as Agia Kryiaki is still in use today by the Anglican church of Paphos. Inside, you'll discover many icons and Christian paintings. Here, we see the church's iconostasis. An iconostasis is a screen of icons and religious paintings. It traditionally separates the nave from the sanctuary and altar area. Keywords: 16th Century CE,Agia Kryiaki Church,Anglican church of Paphos,Christian Mosaics,Christian icons,Church,Icons,Orthodox art,Paphos,iconostasis,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
Limassol Castle. Entrance This 16th cent. Ottoman Castle was built over an early Christian basilica (ca. 4th-7th cent. and possibly the city's 1st cathedral) and a previous 12th cent. castle. According to tradition, this is also the spot where where <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_the_Lionheart" target="_blank">Richard the Lionheart</a> married <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berengaria_of_Navarre" target="_blank">Berengaria of Navarre</a> in 1191. She was subsequently crowned Queen of England. Keywords: 16th Century,Berengaria of Navarre,Castle,Cyprus,Limassol,Limassol Castle,Ottoman Castle,Richard the Lionheart
Limassol Castle Interior This 16th cent. Ottoman Castle was built over an early Christian basilica (ca. 4th-7th cent. and possibly the city's 1st cathedral) and a previous 12th cent. castle. According to tradition, this is also the spot where Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre in 1191. She was subsequently crowned Queen of England. Keywords: Limassol Castle,16th Century,Berengaria of Navarre,Castle,Cyprus,Limassol,Ottoman Castle,Richard the Lionheart
Kurion Episcopal Baslica. 5th cent. CE Keywords: Cyprus, Kurion, Christian, Episcopal, Basilica ruins, Basilica, 5th cent. CE
Kurion Episcopal Baslica Baptistry. 5th cent. CE Keywords: Cyprus, Kurion, Christian, Episcopal, Basilica ruins, Baptistry, Basilica, 5th cent. CE
Kurion Episcopal Baslica Atrium. 5th cent. CE.MR. Keywords: Cyprus, Kurion, Christian, Episcopal, Basilica ruins, Atrium, Basilica, 5th cent. CE
Remains of 7th cent. CE Christian Basilica Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. In the lower city, one can see the remains of a Greco-Roman agora with bath and nympheum. Nearby there are the remains of this 7th cent. CE Christian basilica. According to mythology, this was the place to which the Greek hero Theseus brought and abandoned the pregnant Ariadne after defeating the Minotaur and fleeing her father Minos and Crete. The largest stone vessel in the world was discovered here (but is now housed in the Louvre). Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Cyprus, Christian, Basilica, Basilica remains,
In Situ Replica of Worlds Large Stone Vase Weighing 14 tons Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. In the lower city, one can see the remains of a Greco-Roman agora with bath and nympheum. Nearby there are the remains of a 7th cent. CE Christian basilica. According to mythology, this was the place to which the Greek hero Theseus brought and abandoned the pregnant Ariadne after defeating the Minotaur and fleeing her father Minos and Crete. The largest stone vessel in the world was discovered here (but is now housed in the Louvre). Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Cyprus, Greco-Roman, Lower City Agora, Agora, Greco-Roman City
In Situ Replica of Worlds Large Stone Vase Weighing 14 tons Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. In the lower city, one can see the remains of a Greco-Roman agora with bath and nympheum. Nearby there are the remains of a 7th cent. CE Christian basilica. According to mythology, this was the place to which the Greek hero Theseus brought and abandoned the pregnant Ariadne after defeating the Minotaur and fleeing her father Minos and Crete. The largest stone vessel in the world was discovered here (but is now housed in the Louvre). Pictured here is a replica. Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Aphrodite, Cyprus, Greco-Roman, Acropolis, Stone Vessel, Lower City Agora, Agora, Greco-Roman
Amathus Site Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. In the lower city, one can see the remains of a Greco-Roman agora with bath and nympheum. Nearby there are the remains of a 7th cent. CE Christian basilica. According to mythology, this was the place to which the Greek hero Theseus brought and abandoned the pregnant Ariadne after defeating the Minotaur and fleeing her father Minos and Crete. Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Cyprus, Greco-Roman, Lower City Agora, Agora

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