The pillar or column of St. Paul. According to local tradition, people from Paphos tied St. Paul to a pole and beat him with whips thirty-nine times. Surprisingly, medieval travelers do not mention this pillar or column, but only describe the underground prison of the Apostle. According to the Acts of the Apostles, Barnabas, Paul, and Mark visited Paphos in 45 AD during their first missionary journey to Cyprus. In Paphos, the then capital of the island and the residence of the Roman ruler, the apostle Paul preached Christianity. The Roman governor of Cyprus, Sergius Paul, converted to this new religion, began the Christianization of Cyprus. Thus, this church is often known as the "Church of St. Paul." Translated with Google Translate
A spontaneous walk through the city told the legends of ancient churches and the history of the Jewish mother, who became the patron saint of the ancient Roman catacombs. Also, the city’s biggest mole was beautifully decorated for Christmas, there was a very beautiful ceramic workshop and the revelation that the most delicious meat dish on the island is connected with theft. It was wonderful adventure! Translated with Google Translate
