Footsteps of St. Paul: Greece Apostolic Trail
“From Mars Hill to Prison Cells—Walk Where the Gospel First Touched Europe”
â—‰ Dawn on Mars Hill (Areopagus)
Stand on the worn limestone steps where Paul declared “The God who made the world…does not live in temples made by human hands” (Acts 17:24). Sketch the Acropolis view he saw while preaching, using charcoal and papyrus from the Agora.
◉ Philippi’s Baptismal River
Wade into the Gangites River where Lydia became Europe’s first Christian convert (Acts 16:13-15). Weave purple cloth with local artisans like her, then celebrate communion with Byzantine prosphora bread baked in her honor.
◉ Corinth’s Bema Seat
Stand on the judgment platform where Paul faced Gallio (Acts 18:12). Your guide—a forensic archaeologist—will recreate the trial using 1st-century Roman law scrolls. Take home a potters’ shard inscribed with “When I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Cor 12:10).
Daily Apostolic Rhythm
05:30: “Tentmaker’s Prayer” – Weave goat-hair cloth like Paul in a Thessaloniki workshop
10:00: Shipwreck reenactment – Navigate a replica Roman grain boat off Crete (Acts 27)
15:00: Prison cell meditation – Sit in Herodion’s dungeon where Paul wrote Philippians
21:00: “Erastus’ Banquet” – Feast on Corinthian delicacies at the city treasurer’s excavated home (Rom 16:23)
Ethical Pilgrimage Promise
Your journey supports:
→ “Lydia’s Legacy” – Purple dye workshops for single mothers
→ “Prison Epistles Project” – Bibles for incarcerated Greeks
→ “Aegean Rescue” – Refugee aid in Paul’s landing spots