After a historic immersion in the mesmerizing archeology of Athens , we drove to Korinth which is a prominent place in the Christian and Roman history, one of the important letter from Apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians. The drive to Korinth was breath taking on the shore line of Saronic gulf , part of the Aegean sea.
Arrived at the historic excavation site of Korinth witnessing the remains of the Roman period, 4 & 5th century architecture , crusaders era. The biblical reference to the archeological evidence from Acts 17:11 has specifics about the location ‘Bema’ aka tribunal where Paul was brought Infront of Gallio proconsul as Jews complained Paul’s teaching were not in accordance with Romans religious beliefs, but Gallio rejected the case against Paul as it doesn’t concern their law. This was a fulfillment of Lord’s WORD (Acts 18:9-10) to Paul that no one would persecute Paul in Korinth.
Along with the bema, there are excavated remains of the theatre, agora, temple of the Greek gods, marketplace, shops, housing and the port site from where it’s believed and confirmed by the scripture that Paul left from the port of Cenchreae along with Priscilla and Aquila to Ephesus.
After the historic Corinth site visit and museum walk, with the moments to cherish we drove down to a lunch feast of sea food beside the isthmus canal which was delicious. It’s time to head ahead to catch the ferry to Patmos Island from Piraeus port parting from our caring driver and knowledgeable guide.
The ferry ride was another experience with cozy cabins and island views with gentle breeze from the Aegean sea , ferry was an 8hr long sea route journey to Patmos , arrived around 2AM tired and hit the bed. More to come as spend the next day on Patmos island to explore the cave where John lived and wrote the revelation.
Stay tuned…
-Lax
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