Located on the Mediterranean coast of southern Asia Minor, between Caria, Pamphylia, and Pisidia, the Lycia region covers a wide area and features a significant number of Byzantine churches. Positioned along Mediterranean trade networks, Lycia was among the primary regions for the spread of Christianity. With the spread of Christianity, the region witnessed not only…
St. John, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ and the author of the Gospel, is believed to have spent most of his life in Ephesus with Mary. It is believed that some of the Gospel he wrote was completed on Ayasuluk Hill. It is known that the martyrion, which was built as a simple…
The ancient city of Perge, located 18 km northeast of Antalya, was one of the wealthiest cities in Anatolia and holds great significance in the history of early Christianity, particularly following Saint Paul’s visit during his missionary journeys. The city became a prominent episcopal center and was the site of multiple martyrdoms. These factors likely…