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Philippi

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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

Latin Inscription, Philippi

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Latin Inscription, Philippi ‎A fragment of a Latin inscription at Philippi honoring the Roman emperor Vespasian (r. AD 69–79).

Christian Symbol, Philippi

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Christian Symbol, Philippi ‎ A Christian symbol scratched in paving stone at Philippi—viewed as multiple crosses or a combination of all the Greek letters in “Ichthys,” a Greek acronym denoting “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.”

Christian Symbol, Philippi

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Christian Symbol, Philippi ‎A Christian symbol scratched in paving stone at Philippi—viewed as multiple crosses or a combination of all the Greek letters in “Ichthys,” a Greek acronym denoting “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.”

Christian Symbol, Philippi

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Christian Symbol, Philippi ‎A Christian symbol scratched in paving stone at Philippi—viewed as multiple crosses or a combination of all the Greek letters in “Ichthys,” a Greek acronym denoting “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.”

Philippi

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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

Basilica and Acropolis, Philippi

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Basilica and Acropolis, Philippi ‎Partial walls of the fifth-century AD “Basilica B” (foreground) with Philippi Acropolis in background.

Ornate Stone Frieze, Philippi

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Ornate Stone Frieze, Philippi

Christian Symbol, Philippi

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Christian Symbol, Philippi ‎ A Christian symbol scratched in paving stone at Philippi—viewed as multiple crosses or a combination of all the Greek letters in “Ichthys,” a Greek acronym denoting “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.”

Ornate Stone Frieze, Philippi

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Ornate Stone Frieze, Philippi

Christian Symbol, Philippi

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Christian Symbol, Philippi ‎A Christian symbol scratched in paving stone at Philippi—viewed as multiple crosses or a combination of all the Greek letters in “Ichthys,” a Greek acronym denoting “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.”