St Paul’s Pillar
Paphos, Cyprus
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- Type
- Historical landmark in Paphos, Cyprus
Visitor information
- Address: QC57+6FP, Stasandrou, Paphos 8041, Cyprus
People also ask
What is the history of St Paul's Pillar in Paphos?
St. Paul's Pillar stands next to the ruins of Panagia Chrysopolitissa, a monumental basilica at its time. It is said that the Roman Governor Sergius Paulus ordered the saint to be tied to one of the columns that now lie in the close proximity to the ancient basilica and flogged for preaching Christianity.
Where did Apostle Paul visit in Cyprus?
According to Acts 13, the two missionaries first landed in Salamis. Located on the east coast of the island, Salamis was the primary port and commercial center of Cyprus. Paul and Barnabas preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews while they were in the city.
Was Paul whipped in Paphos?
Local legend has it that before he met the proconsul, Paul was captured by the people of Pafos, tied to the pillar, and flogged thirty-nine times. There is no historical evidence to support the legend, though Paul mentions in a letter that he was flogged like this on five occasions in his lifetime.