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Pilgrimage - The Seven Churches of Revelation
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A Photographic Record of the Pilgrimage that took place in October 2010 led by 'Tricia and Richard Impey
In the Book of Revelation, the last book of the New Testament we the read of the visions St. John had whilst in captivity on the island of Patmos.
In these visions he hears Jesus telling him to:
“Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus,
and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to
Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.”
There is a common pattern to the letters although they differ in length according to the nature of each community. Christ addresses each church, identifying himself and describing the nature of the community. He then challenges or reproaches the church in question. He promises that everyone who conquers will be rewarded and appeals:
“He who has an ear. Let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches”
Ephesus Revelation 2:1-7 - the church that had forsaken its first love
Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 - the church that would suffer persecution
Pergamum Revelation 2:12-17 - the church that needed to repent
Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 - the church that had a false prophetess
Sardis Revelation 3:1-6 - the church that had fallen asleep
Philadelphia Revelation 3:7-13 - the church that had endured patiently
Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22 - the church with the lukewarm faith
Pamukkale and Hierapolis
The Justinian Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Church of St Saviour,
Sultan Mosque in Eyup and a cruise on the Bosphorus.
Our guide Demir presents Richard and 'Tricia to
St Mary's Church, Priory Road, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 9XZ, United Kingdom
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The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish St Marys Ecclesfield - Charity Commission Reg. No. 1144309
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