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Philippi

Philippi

‎The picture shows the ruins of the ancient city Philippi. Since it was located in the important trade route, the Via Egnatia, and was only 15 km away from the Sea, the city was of high agricultural significance. The city is named after Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great. Paul visited the place on his second and third missionary journey.
‎Acts 16:12; 20:6; Phil 1:1; 4:15; 1 Thess 2:2

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