Veria
Walk in the Footsteps of Apostle Paul
Veria — Walk in the Footsteps of Apostle Paul
Veria (also spelled Veroia, ancient Beroea) is one of the most powerful destinations in biblical Greece. Nestled in Macedonia in northern Greece, this city is a living link to the earliest days of the Church and to the missionary journey of the Apostle Paul. If you want to trace Paul’s path to Rome and experience the story of Scripture in stone and street, Veria belongs at the top of your itinerary.
👉 Continue Paul’s journey in Philippi where he baptized the first European Christian, Lydia.
Why Veria matters in Paul’s story
After facing opposition in Thessalonica, Paul and his companions came to Veria, where they were received with open minds and eagerness to examine the Scriptures — a response Luke records as notably different from Thessalonica. Veria’s welcome helped Paul strengthen new believers and continue the mission that would eventually help carry the Gospel toward Rome and throughout the Mediterranean.
👉 Explore more of Paul’s ministry in Athens where he delivered his famous sermon on the Areopagus.
What to see in Veria (must-visit highlights)
- The Step (Tribune) of Apostle Paul — Stand where tradition places Paul preaching to Jews and Greeks; the preserved Roman steps in the town center are a moving, tangible connection to Acts.
- Historic Jewish quarter and synagogues — Explore the area where Jewish communities met and where Paul first debated Scripture with both Jews and God-fearers.
- Byzantine churches and frescoes — Veria’s medieval churches preserve Byzantine art and worship traditions that grew from those early Christian communities.
- Archaeological Museum & local sites — Combine biblical pilgrimage with local archaeology to see how Roman and Hellenistic Veria became a center for faith and culture.
👉 From here, Paul moved westward — discover the continuation of his journey in Corinth.
Why people come on a biblical tour to Veria
Visiting Veria is more than sightseeing — it’s an invitation to step into the narrative of the New Testament. Families, church groups, and individual pilgrims come to read Acts with fresh eyes, reflect where Paul taught, and connect history, Scripture, and place in a way that changes how they travel and worship.
Our experience
Tours in Veria are paced to encourage reflection: short gospel readings on site, quiet moments at the Tribune, and guided conversations that explain how Paul’s encounters in Veria helped shape the early Church. Expect guided storytelling grounded in Scripture, local history, and a warm, human approach that avoids heavy theology while enriching faith.
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