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Thessalonica in the Bible

Major port city where Paul established a church and later wrote two epistles, modern-day Thessaloniki.

Historical Context

Thessalonica was the capital of the Roman province of Macedonia and an important commercial port on the Via Egnatia. Named after the sister of Alexander the Great, the city was a crucial hub for trade and communication between Rome and the Eastern provinces.

Location Details

Country: Greece

Region: Macedonia

Coordinates: 40.640100, 22.944400

Type: Place

Bible Verses About Thessalonica

Acts 17:1

Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:

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