Title
Searching for the Christians of Antioch (2nd part)
Caption
20050506-Antioch (Antakia)-Turkey Searching for the Christians of Antioch (2nd part)
The only vestige of ancient Christianity in Antioch, the Grotto of Saint Peter is said to have welcomed the first Christian community, founded in 47AD by Peter, Paul and Barnabas. The faithful gathered there in secret, unbeknownst to the Roman authorities, and the tunnel (pictured on the right of the photo) at the end of the cave served as an escape route in times of danger.
Credit line
Photo12/Maher Attar Photography
Reference
MTR07323_2540512
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Rights managed
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23,6Mb (2,3Mb) / 11,8in x 7,8in / 3543 x 2331 (300dpi)