In 2022, I took a pilgrimage to some of the most significant places of Christianity – Turkey, Lebanon, Greece, Cyprus, and Rome. And the most transformative experience was my visit to the Stravourouni Monastery in Cyprus. It was an hour-long encounter with an Orthodox monk named Macarios that changed my perspective on the Eastern Church […]
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Istanbul
We began our 5-week journey in Istanbul. Here is an overview of our 5-week itinerary: 3 weeks in Turkey, 1 week in Lebanon, 1 week in Cyprus, and last few days hopping through Athens, Naples, Pompei, and Rome. Sultanahmet Why do we begin our journey in Istanbul, and why spend three weeks in Turkey? I […]