WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The church of Philippi Apostle Paul founded this church in 50 AD and it was the first Greek-Orthodox church on European ground. At that time, the city of Philippi enjoyed fame and splendor due to the prevalence of the new religion and the transfer of the capital of the Roman state to Constantinople.

Detailed explanation-2: -Famously converted on the road to Damascus, he travelled tens of thousands of miles around the Mediterranean spreading the word of Jesus and it was Paul who came up with the doctrine that would turn Christianity from a small sect of Judaism into a worldwide faith that was open to all.

Detailed explanation-3: -The First Jerusalem Visit-The second visit to Jerusalem mentioned in Galatians is the same as the second visit of Paul as recorded in Acts 12. Paul described his conversion in Galatians 1. Then he says, “Three years later I went up to Jerusalem” (v.

Detailed explanation-4: -Athens In the year 51 Paul went to Athens by boat. Athens was far from the typical bright city of classical times. The works of art were frequently pillaged, the Romans deserted the city of Pallas Athena and the descent of ideals started to become obvious. The boat that brought Paul to Athens anchored in Faliro.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tradition holds that the first Gentile church was founded in Antioch, Acts 11:20–21, where it is recorded that the disciples of Jesus Christ were first called Christians (Acts 11:26). It was from Antioch that St. Paul started on his missionary journeys.