mosaic depicting Jesus
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Pilgrimage: A Journey to the Places of Paul: Day 8

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 2-3Day 4Day 5Day 6, and Day 7.

Day 8: April 24

Trinity Pilgrims arrive in Rome.

 

Standing woman talks to man and woman seated at table
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Tour guide Raffaella says hello to Rev. Austin Rios, Rector of St Paul’s within the Walls, welcoming the Trinity pilgrims to Rome!

Glass globe lantern sitting on table
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The eternal flame of St Paul at St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, where Paul is believed to be buried.

Sign attached to tomb
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The Tomb of St. Paul

Group of people stand in a church
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Trinity pilgrims arrive in Rome and visit the grave of St. Paul at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.

Woman stands in front of tall ornate door
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Valdia considers the famous doors at the Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome where Paul is said to be buried. The doors depict scenes from the life of St. Paul.

mosaic depicting Jesus
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The mosaic of Jesus at The Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls in Rome!

Marble sculpture of St. Paul
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The great sculpture of St Paul at the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls.

Street sign pointing to Aquila and Priscilla street in Rome
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Aquila and Priscilla Street in Rome. These two were missionaries with Paul in Corinth, Ephesus, and Rome.

Interior of a church
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Trinita di Pelligrini in Rome

 

Keep following along with the Pilgrims on Day 9.