Berea, modern day Veria

We travelled to Veria, also known as Berea in the past. During the flourishing ancient Macedonian era, Veria was the second most significant town, after Aigai.

The city is situated on the foothills of Mount Vermion and is crossed by the River Tripotamo. From the 11th to the 14th century, Veria held the third position as the most important city in the Byzantine Empire, following Constantinople (Istanbul) and Thessaloniki. The city’s impressive number of Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches earned it the nickname “Little Jerusalem.”

Apostle Paul visited Veria, known as Berea, at least twice between 50 A.D. and the beginning of 57 A.D. His preaching was warmly received by the citizens and the Jewish community.

We explored the remnants of the town square, where three ancient stone steps are believed to have been where Paul preached. The authenticity of the site is further enhanced by following the remnants of the Via Egnatia along the main town road.

Next, we visited the Jewish quarter, which houses the oldest synagogue in Greece. Although it doesn’t date back to Paul’s time, it is likely located on the same site.

As we journeyed, we speculated about the probable movements of Apostle Paul, Silas, and Timothy after their expulsion from Thessalonica. A puzzle buried in Acts and Paul's writings to the Thessalonians.

Our final destination was Vergina, where we marvelled at the extraordinary find: the royal tomb of King Philip II and his grandson, son of Alexander the Great, Alexander llll.

This world heritage site is situated on the site of ancient Aigai, which served as the first capital of the Macedonians and the heart of their ancient kingdom. It was the legendary, spiritual, and political cradle that spread Greek civilisation for over three centuries.
We read Daniel 2,7,8 and 12 as we had the evidence of
"And when he shall stand up, his kingdom shall be broken, and shall be divided toward the four winds of heaven; and not to his posterity, nor according to his dominion which he ruled: for his kingdom shall be plucked up, even for others beside those." Dan.12:4
Alexander llll along with his mother was killed by Cassander to secure his rule, in 309 BC thus ended the Argead dynasty, founders of the ancient kingdom were f Greece.もっと詳しく