Saturday, December 19, 2009

Athens



Approximately nine miles from the port of Piraeus, lies the city of Athens, capital of modern Greece. It was during the 2nd century BC that Athens was made part of the Roman Empire, and was recognized as a major seat of learning and culture throughout the known world. In 49 AD, the arrival of St. Paul in Athens on one of his many journeys through the Mediterranean lands introduced the people to Christianity.

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