And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
Philippi in the Bible
The first European city where Paul preached the Gospel, site of Lydia's conversion and Paul's imprisonment.
Historical Context
Philippi was named after Philip II of Macedon (father of Alexander the Great) and was later colonized by Rome as a military outpost. The Via Egnatia, the main Roman road connecting East and West, ran through the city.
Location Details
Country: Greece
Region: Macedonia
Coordinates: 41.013600, 24.286900
Type: Place
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