A Cultural Route highlighting the cultural values, heritage and legacy of Saint Paul’s missions to Europe,
to honour Saint Paul, as the Apostle of the nations, through his epistles and intangible heritage in literature, arts, history, philosophy, theology and Christianity in Europe,
towards regenerating the European ideals, with sustainable cultural tourism development and promotion along the route in several countries, regions, cities, islands, local communities and tourist destinations
Apostle Paul’s legacy is an excellent representative theme of Council of Europe values: in both the Acts and his 14 epistles there are several references about freedom, equality, dignity, human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
In his scriptures it is evident that Christianity contains all the principles that are at the basis of what we understand today as democracy, principles like liberty and equality.
His legacy been an influential factor in the development of democracy in Europe.
Futhermore, St Paul's life and legacy has influenced major works of art, such as Byzantine icons, paintings by Michaelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, El Greco and others. Also, it has inspired contemporary creativity such as by Euthymios Warlamis, born in Veria, Greece and worked in Austria. Several statues of St Paul exist in Italy and Malta.
εἴ τις οὐ θέλει ἐργάζεσθαι μηδὲ ἐσθιέτω
if anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat
Thessalonikians B' 3:10
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Over 50 Churches dedicated to Saint Paul (some together with Saint Peter)
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"In the footsteps of St Paul, the Apostle of the nations" - Cultural Route
c/o Region of Central Macedonia,
26 October street 64,
Thessaloniki 54627
Greece
