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Turkey | Saint Peter and Mount Starius

  • Küçükdalyan Mahallesi, Sen Piyer Cad Haraparası, 31120 Antakya/Hatay, Turchia
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Luoghi religiosi
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Inglese

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That Saint Peter sure has gotten a lot of architectural love over the centuries. Located in an area once known as Antioch, the church was carved along the side of Mount Starius. At 42 ft deep, 31 ft wide and 23 ft tall, it definitely took a lot of digging to complete. It features an altar, frescoes, and mosaics on the cave’s floor. A tunnel built within the church gave visitors a quick escape route if needed. The church is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles in the Bible and its worshipers were the first to be called Christians.

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