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The '''Metropolis of Filippoi, Neapolis and Thassos''' is part of the [[Church of Greece]]. | The '''Metropolis of Filippoi, Neapolis and Thassos''' is part of the [[Church of Greece]]. | ||
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| − | According to the Acts of the Apostles, the history | + | ==History== |
| − | ==External | + | According to the [[Acts of the Apostles]], the history of the Church in this region stretches back to the [[Apostle Paul]] and his [[disciple]]s [[Apostle Silas|Silas]], [[Apostle Timothy|Timothy]], and [[Apostle Luke|Luke]] when they visited Neapolis and founded the first church in Philippi around 50 AD. These events are narrated by the [[Evangelist]] [[Apostle Luke|Luke]] in the 16th chapter of his [[Gospel of Luke|gospel]]. |
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| − | * | + | ==External links== |
| + | *[http://www.im-philippon.gr/ Metropolis of Filippoi, Neapolis and Thassos official website] (Greek) | ||
| + | *[http://www.ecclesia.gr/ Church of Greece website] (Greek and English) | ||
[[Category:Dioceses]] | [[Category:Dioceses]] | ||
Revision as of 17:58, February 21, 2008
The Metropolis of Filippoi, Neapolis and Thassos is part of the Church of Greece.
History
According to the Acts of the Apostles, the history of the Church in this region stretches back to the Apostle Paul and his disciples Silas, Timothy, and Luke when they visited Neapolis and founded the first church in Philippi around 50 AD. These events are narrated by the Evangelist Luke in the 16th chapter of his gospel.
External links
- Metropolis of Filippoi, Neapolis and Thassos official website (Greek)
- Church of Greece website (Greek and English)
