Today's featured church will be St. Sophia. It is located pretty close to where I am staying, but it has some great history to go along with it as well.
St. Sophia is actually the oldest Eastern Orthodox Church in this city. As a matter of fact this church dates all the way back to the 4th-6th centuries. It is a true testament to the Saint herself, 2nd-century Roman Saint Sophia the Martyr, who has in recent years even become the city's patron saint. St. Sofia herself represents divine wisdom, and perhaps it is from this that the church has weathered so many storms in her long tumultuous history.
Instead of acting as if I am the brave historian on Orthodox Churches, I will let you click right here : Saint Sophia Church and you can read all about it. I will leave a few pictures as well.
One of my favorite things to do is to walk in a building such as this, light a few candles, say a few prayers, and just sit in peace for a few minutes. I feel that this is the main reason I was brought to this city for the third time in my life. I may not be too busy this time of the month work-wise, but I know that inner peace is located.
Here are a few photos, some with key information that some may be unaware of.
great historical information
that's a cool location for a bell
more information on the architecture
not the best shot, but you get a general idea of the front
snuck in two shots while I was inside
St. Sophia is actually the oldest Eastern Orthodox Church in this city. As a matter of fact this church dates all the way back to the 4th-6th centuries. It is a true testament to the Saint herself, 2nd-century Roman Saint Sophia the Martyr, who has in recent years even become the city's patron saint. St. Sofia herself represents divine wisdom, and perhaps it is from this that the church has weathered so many storms in her long tumultuous history.
Instead of acting as if I am the brave historian on Orthodox Churches, I will let you click right here : Saint Sophia Church and you can read all about it. I will leave a few pictures as well.
One of my favorite things to do is to walk in a building such as this, light a few candles, say a few prayers, and just sit in peace for a few minutes. I feel that this is the main reason I was brought to this city for the third time in my life. I may not be too busy this time of the month work-wise, but I know that inner peace is located.
Here are a few photos, some with key information that some may be unaware of.
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