Trial and Perseverance in Early Christianity
The ordeal that Saint John speaks about in his writings was not imagined as something brief or symbolic only. It was expected to last...
The Situation of the Christian Community
In his message, John shows that he understands the suffering and poverty of the Christian community he is addressing. Their poverty was not only...
The Statue of the Virgin Mary at Ephesus
At the entrance of the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus stands a statue of the Virgin. This statue welcomes visitors and pilgrims...
The House of the Virgin Mary
Christian tradition about the final years of the Virgin Mary after the Crucifixion of Jesus is divided into two main versions. According to one...
The Turning Point Under Constantine the Great
The difficult situation faced by Christians continued until the reign of Constantine the Great. A major change came in the year 313 with the...
Basilica Meeting Place of the Senate
On the eastern side of the Augustaion square, Emperor Constantine built a grand building called the Basilica. This was where the Senate of Constantinople...
Forum of Constantine
A Grand Public Space
Just outside the main city gate, Emperor Constantine built a large public square called the Forum of Constantine. This area became...
Transformation of Byzantium into Constantinople
The transformation of Byzantium into the new imperial capital began in the year 328 AD, under the rule of Emperor Constantine the Great. This...
Loopholes in Wall AA
The front side of wall AA has two rows of loopholes. These loopholes are actually openings in two passageways (called galleries) that were built...
Entrance Through the Gateway
Entering through gateway l, you come into a high entrance hall, marked as vestibule b. Today, this space is completely dark, so any visitor...
