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Sardis & the Seven Churches of Revelation

Sardis was an important ancient city and the capital of the kingdom of Lydia in western Asia Minor. Lydia prospered due to its natural resources and position on trading routes between the Mediterranean and Asia.
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Grotto of St. Paul in Ephesus – A Glimpse into the Hidden Sanctuary

Apostle Paul arrives to Ephesus in the autumn of 54 A.D, during his third missionary journey, and he lives in the city for more than three years. For three months, Paul spoke boldly in the Synagogue (Acts 19:8). Then he continued spreading the gospel in the school of Tyrannus for two years (Acts 19:9).
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The Royal Purple History: From Phoenician Snails to Imperial Thrones

In Israel archaeologists discovered purple textile scraps from the times of King David and King Solomon, about 3000 years ago. In Hierapolis, modern day Pamukkale in Turkey, there is a sarcophagus with the inscription that reads: “The owner of the sarcophagus Publius Aelius Glykon Zeuxianos Aelianus left behind 200 denarii as grave–crowning funds to the most holy presidency of the purple–dyers”.
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From Artemis to Virgin Mary in Ephesus

The Temple of Artemis
The apostle Paul visited Ephesus several times. In 57–58 AD, during his third missionary journey, he stayed there for over two years. (Acts chapter 19.) Paul was very successful in spreading the gospel in Ephesus, and some people were turning away from the cult of Artemis and converting to Christianity.
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