Today I had the opportunity to pray at the grave of St. Philip, the apostle of Jesus. He was martyred in Phrygia, a once thriving kingdom known for King Midas, in which was located important Christian cities like Laodicea, Colossae and Hierapolis. The latter is the place of Philip’s tomb. The location is noted in history and there was a rock discovered bearing the site and his name. It has been venerated for centuries since his death. I really didn’t know that until I decided to visit this ancient place. Then I visited Parmukkale which is a place of ancient springs. I had the opportunity to put my feet into the warm water and take a break from the many miles of walking I’ve done today and yesterday in Laodicea. For more on my trip check out my blog site: danschlegel.blogspot.com.
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