Saint Paul's Pillar
Saint Paul's Pillar
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Travelcelt_10
Norwich, UK267 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We were among a number of visiting people scratching our heads on Saturday 30th November as we looked at signs informing us that the walkways were all closed. This being the only permitted means of access to the main site, the experience was limited. The church door, whilst unlocked had a an item propped against it from the inside without explanation, so that, too, was inaccessible.
Written December 1, 2024
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Gwespyr
Rhyl, UK2,063 contributions
Nov 2022
St Paul's Pillar turns out to be part of a marble pillar about 5 foot high. Little evidence that it is actually the place where St Paul was allegedly whipped.
The pillar is situated in the grounds of the early Christian Basilica of Chrysopolitissa which is mush more interest than the pillar.
Luckily the grounds of the church are free to enter.
The pillar is situated in the grounds of the early Christian Basilica of Chrysopolitissa which is mush more interest than the pillar.
Luckily the grounds of the church are free to enter.
Written December 1, 2022
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keefnjojo
Plymouth, UK2,406 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We found this spot whilst on a visit to Paphos Harbour, its listed as a must see for the area and although its great to see the walkways through the ruins were blocked and closed off so you can only view it from the edge. It would have been much better and received more stars from us if you could have got closer.
There were plenty of people around who had come to visit too and the general reaction was disappointment at the closed walkways but with no signs to say why.
There were plenty of people around who had come to visit too and the general reaction was disappointment at the closed walkways but with no signs to say why.
Written October 23, 2022
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Ann Websdale
London, UK8 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Walking around St Paul's Pillar was very interesting to see the old ruins and small church, which we were lucky enough to see inside as a Marriage Ceremony was being held. Looking also at the Old Baths area too took you back in time. Free to look around. Only small but interesting.
Written November 17, 2024
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Dave Puls
Nottingham, UK2,189 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
This is a surprisingly large site which is free to enter. There is a really long raised boardwalk leading around many mosaic⁹ floors, columns and remains to the byzantine church and then to the pillar where the apostle Paul was apparently flogged. It only takes about 15 minutes to view, but is also part of a wider range of nearby sites. It's worth walking up the hill to the Hellenic-Roman theatre.
Written February 17, 2020
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Leigh-on Sea, UK756 contributions
Oct 2022
An interesting hour spent walking around the perimeter of the site which has its footbridges closed off for safety measures.
Mosaics, ruins, architecture, information boards and parking.
Apparently, it's the tomb and burial place of Erik Ejegod, King of Denmark who was in mid crossing when he stopped here.
Mosaics, ruins, architecture, information boards and parking.
Apparently, it's the tomb and burial place of Erik Ejegod, King of Denmark who was in mid crossing when he stopped here.
Written November 13, 2022
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DaveW
8 contributions
Jan 2022
When I first visited Paphos in 2009 the staging did not exist. Now there is a walkway round the site, which gives good views of the various stones, columns, etc. Again the visit dates only list 12 months of 2022. I last visited in 2018 or a little earlier.
Written December 31, 2022
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Mike G
Leicester, UK174 contributions
Feb 2020
This archeological area was behind our hotel and we visited a couple of times.
It's a pleasant area of exposed ruins, with a Roman Catholic church set in the centre, and an Ottoman Bath-house off to one side.
The explanatory panels are very wordy, but if you can get past the heavy language it's interesting to see how the site has changed over the years.
You'd struggle to spend more than 45 minutes here. It's free to get in.
It's a pleasant area of exposed ruins, with a Roman Catholic church set in the centre, and an Ottoman Bath-house off to one side.
The explanatory panels are very wordy, but if you can get past the heavy language it's interesting to see how the site has changed over the years.
You'd struggle to spend more than 45 minutes here. It's free to get in.
Written March 5, 2020
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sysolly
Norwich, UK258 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
The St Paul’s Pillar is of great Christian significance and could be rated as a must do for Christians visiting Paphos.
The walk way and the church were both closed off so we couldn’t explore the site. The information boards were quite informative, we wanted to see the Pillar and achieved that but any real religious significance was lost.
The walk way and the church were both closed off so we couldn’t explore the site. The information boards were quite informative, we wanted to see the Pillar and achieved that but any real religious significance was lost.
Written June 13, 2024
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Sirin S
Kyrenia, Cyprus171 contributions
Feb 2020
It's just 10-12 minutes walking distance from Paphos. This is the pillar which St. Paul was flogged 39 times by the Roman Governor Sergius before converting to the Christianity. If you enter from the main gate of the chr. Church you will see the pillar on your left hand side.
Written March 23, 2020
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My friend is going traveling. Do you have a shop with any St Christopher medals?
Written September 22, 2017
The question doesn't make sense?
Written September 29, 2017
Barnabas and Paul’s First Missionary Journey to Cyprus
Acts 13 contains a mere nine verses (5-13) which shed light on the first stage of Barnabas and Paul’s first missionary journey across Cyprus. Yet, using Biblical text, ancient excavated locations, archaeological evidence, and local tradition a not only plausible, but a probable sequence of events can be imagined.
The first leg of the journey gave the pair the opportunity not only to hone their missionary and preaching skills, but a chance to engage in spiritual combat against their formidable adversary, Elymas, also known as Barjesus.
Map charting the Route of Barnabas and Paul on their first Missionary Journey“We have come here to tell you the good news that the promise made to our ancestors has come about.”
[Acts 13:32]
During this time, Salamis was the island’s primary port, as well as its main commercial center, certainly a city with a large enough Jewish population to support multiple synagogues.
The Temple of Zeus, the most important of Salamis, dominated the city. There was an amphitheater, a bath complex, gymnasium, agora and all the principal structures of a thriving city of the Roman Empire.
The Gymnasium at SalamisThe Gymnasium of Salamis
[Acts 13:13-16] “Here they went into the synagogues on the Sabbath and took their seats. After the passages from the law and the prophets had been read the presidents of the synagogue sent them a message….‘Brothers if you would like to address some words of encouragement to the congregation please do so.’ Paul stood up, raised his hand for silence and began to speak”:
“From this man’s descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised.” [Acts 13:23]
salamis-coastBeach and Ancient Harbor of Salamis
Then they continued from city to city along the southern coastal Roman road of Cyprus, through Amathus and Kourion, major centers of population. They also passed two of the main pagan cult centers of the eastern Mediterranean, those of Apollo at Kouion and Aphrodite at Paleapaphos and the place where pagans believed Aphrodite was ‘born’ from the foam of Uranus.
Aphrodite's Rock seen from the cliffs to the southBirthplace of Aphrodite
The Pillar where Paul was Whipped
When they finally reached Paphos, the seat of the Roman government in Cyprus, they encountered Elymas who actively tried to prevent the pair from meeting the Proconsul, the Roman governor. According to a strong local tradition on the island, Elymas had Saul dragged to the synagogue, tied to a pillar, and whipped.
“Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one.” [Corinthians 2 11:24]
It was quite common for Roman officials to retain the services of Jewish civic leaders as close personal counselors and advisers throughout the Empire. Elymas, therefore, was almost without doubt an extremely highly placed Jewish official within the local Jewish community.
Though he tried, Elymas (Barjesus) could not stop the Proconsul Sergius Paulus, appointed by the Senate of Rome, from meeting with Barnabas and Paul. The Proconsul, ‘a man of intelligence,’ granted an audience with the two to hear what they had to say. It was during this encounter in the Proconsul’s audience chambers that Saul struck Elymas blind, converted Sergius Paulus to the Faith, and received the name ‘Paul’ never to be called ‘Saul’ again.
From Paphos Paul and Barnabas sailed to Perga in Pamphylia to continue the second leg of their mission.
Written September 2, 2017
When we went at Easter the mass in English was 11am. Hope this helps.
Written May 21, 2017
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