Pilgrimage: A Journey to the Places of Paul: Day 11

On April 17, pilgrims from Trinity left for Greece and Rome to follow in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. Follow along to see what they see on their journey. Retrace their steps on Days 2-3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, and Day 10.

Day 11: April 27

Although Day 11 was a scheduled day for rest, some Trinity Pilgrims visit the Joel Nafuma Refugee Center.

Outside the Anglican Church of St. Paul Within the Walls, home of the Joel Nafuma Refugee Center

The Rev. Austin Rios gives the Trinity Pilgrims a tour of the Refugee Center at the Anglican Church of St. Paul Within the Walls where he is Rector. The Refugee center provides clothing, meals, language classes and a gathering place for refugees from around the world.

The Trinity Pilgrims learn about the Refugee Center at the Anglican Church of St. Paul Within the Walls in Rome.

Services include breakfast, language learning, resume-writing and job placement, legal and psycho-social services, to men, women, and children from West Africa, Middle East, and more recently, Ukraine. Incredible work.

Devoted student intern volunteers, too.

The Anglican Church St. Paul’s Within the Walls in Rome.

Father Austin Rios, Rector of St. Paul’s Within the Walls in Rome tells the Trinity pilgrims about the beautiful mosaics in the church, which depict the coming new creation.

The mosaics at St Paul’s Within the Walls in Rome

Mosaics at St Paul’s Within the Walls in Rome depicting Jesus and the Tree of Life.

There's one day left on this journey. Follow along for Day 12.