Ruins of the early Christian basilica at Chrysopolitissa in Paphos

Pilgrimage Day 3 · Paphos

St Paul in Paphos

Acts 13, an ancient Roman city and the Gospel carried west.

Discover the day

Part of our planned pilgrimage. We are refining this day with clergy, specialist guides and local partners. The spiritual shape is in place; exact timings and arrangements will be confirmed for each departure.

The apostolic heart of the journey

Where a Roman governor heard and believed

Acts tells us that Paul and Barnabas travelled through the whole island before reaching Paphos. Here they encountered the Roman proconsul Sergius Paulus and the mission took a decisive step into the wider Roman world.

At Chrysopolitissa, the remains of a great early Christian basilica surround the church of Agia Kyriaki. Nearby stands the pillar where local tradition remembers Paul suffering for his preaching.

This is a day to hear Acts 13 in its landscape: among columns, mosaics, harbour light and the remains of the city from which Paul sailed onward.

“The proconsul believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord.” — Acts 13:12

Layers of worship at the Chrysopolitissa complex.
Layers of worship at the Chrysopolitissa complex.

The pilgrim experience

A thoughtfully paced Day 3

The final order is shaped around worship, opening arrangements, weather and the needs of each group.

Morning

Agia Kyriaki and Chrysopolitissa

Begin with Acts 13 among the remains of one of Cyprus’s great early Christian basilicas.

Morning

The traditional Pillar of St Paul

Pause for Scripture and prayer at the place where tradition remembers Paul’s witness and suffering.

Late morning

Nea Paphos

Follow a focused route through the Roman city, keeping the apostolic story at the centre.

Lunch

Paphos harbour

Share lunch and enjoy time beside the Mediterranean before the afternoon reflection.

Afternoon

Prayer, coastline and return

Conclude the Paphos story gently, with the precise church and coastal programme confirmed for each group.

Harbour time gives the day a natural pause.

A journey of faith

Where a Roman governor heard and believed

“The proconsul believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord.” — Acts 13:12

A glimpse of the day

Sacred places, human stories and time to pause

The traditional Pillar of St Paul.
The traditional Pillar of St Paul.
Layers of worship at the Chrysopolitissa complex.
Layers of worship at the Chrysopolitissa complex.
Harbour time gives the day a natural pause.
Harbour time gives the day a natural pause.

Planning photographs shown under Creative Commons licences. These will be replaced and expanded with our own field photography as the route is completed.

Designed around real pilgrims

Meaningful, comfortable and unhurried

A significant journey

Paphos is a full cross-island day, paced with comfort stops.

Focused archaeology

We choose a meaningful route rather than trying to cover every monument.

Worship remains living

Church access and any celebration of Mass are arranged in advance.

Sun and surfaces

Hats, water and supportive footwear are important on exposed archaeological ground.

Bring your parish or Christian group

Join us in the footsteps of St Paul

This day forms part of our eight-day journey through Apostolic Cyprus.

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