Traveling into the New Testament

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1 ANGLICAN CHURCH IN NORTH AMERICA presents Traveling into the New Testament With: Archbishop Duncan and Mrs. Nara Duncan, Dr. Leslie Fairfield, The Ven. Dr. Mark Stevenson O c t o b e r 1 t h r o u g h 1 2, L a n d J o u r n e y O c t o b e r 1 t h r o u g h 8,

2 T R AV E L I N G i n t o t h e N E W T E S TA M E N T September 30, 2012 Sunday Departure from the United States October 1, 2012 Monday Arrive Athens. We ask that you arrive by 3:00PM as this evening we begin with a welcome orientation and dinner on the Roof Top Restaurant of our hotel, The Divani Palace, our home for the next three nights. (D) October 2, 2012 Tuesday This morning we will have an orientation tour of Athens. We will visit the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Areopagus. The Acropolis is an enduring symbol of ancient Greece and a continuing symbol an altar to an unknown god. He then proclaims to them that God who made the world..is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not dwell in temples on earth..(acts 17:22-31) That is what happened upon this hill. This Areopagus speech is important because it is all that has come down to us from the New Testament to illustrate how Paul preferred to deal with the pagan culture that he encountered everyday of his life. We ll talk much more about this on the very spot. After lunch we will spend time at the National Archeological Museum considered to be one of the most important museums in the world and which holds one of the most comprehensive collections of Greek Antiquities. The high point for many is the Mycenaean collection which includes the Mask of Agamemnon. This evening we will enjoy dinner at the roof top garden. (BLD) October 3, 2012 Wednesday After this (Acts 18:1) Paul left Athens and went to Corinth and so this morning shall we! Ancient Corinth bustled with people from all corners of the Mediterranean where St. Paul lived and preached here for two years between 52 and 53 C.E. and again of Athenian Democracy. The Areopagus or Mars Hill is a bare marble hill next to the Acropolis in Athens. In pre-classical times (before the 5th century BC), the Areopagus was the meeting place of the council of elders of the city, like the Roman Senate. It is here that St. Paul addressed the elders of Athens on the subject of religion. He begins by telling them that he sees that in every way you are very religious.. and goes on to comment that he even sees between 57 and 58 C.E. We will explore ancient Corinth: we will feature the Agora, where Paul s trial by Gallio took place and its myriad of important structures; the Temple of Apollo; the Fountain of

3 Pierene; the Lechaion Road; and the Bema, where St. Paul was brought before the tribunal, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. We will return to Athens and have lunch and afternoon time on our own to wander and shop. This evening we will enjoy a beautiful scenic drive along the coast to Cape Sounion where the Temple of Poseidon stands above some breath taking ocean scenery. We will dine at a local restaurant and watch the exquisite sunset. (B,D) October 5, 2012 Friday We visit Berea where Paul traveled and shared the Gospel in both the synagogue and agora. Then on to the ancient city of Vergina, site of the Royal tombs of the Macedonian kings including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. During the Roman empire, Berea became a place of worship for the Romans. Within the city walls there was a Jewish synagogue where Paul was summoned to preach. It was to this Bema that Paul was bidden October 4, 2012 Thursday This morning we will leave Athens and begin our drive to Meteora. The town of Kalambaka, the gateway to Meteora, serves as a starting point to visiting the great monasteries of Meteora. Meteorameaning suspended in the air, is listed as a World Heritage Site and for very good reason. It is a mass of jutting pinnacles and rock formations upon which are built six Byzantine monasteries. As the Turks gradually invaded the plains around them, these monasteries became refuge for the religious of that day. Today, there are four monasteries that house men and two that house women. We will visit two of these magnificent cliff top monasteries. (B,L,D) Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka and Gallio ruled that the root of the quarrels of the townspeople with Paul were Jewish problems and not those of law. In Vergina we will stop and see the beautiful modern mosaic of the Apostle Paul. After these visits, we will continue on to Thessaloniki. We will have a panoramic tour of this, Greece s second city. We will see Thessaloniki s most famous landmark, the White Tower, we will visit the Harbor Promenade, and the Ancient Agora. It is here that Paul was accused of turning the world upside down. Check into our hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D) October 6, 2012 Saturday At Philippi, we visit the site of Lydia s baptism (Acts 16:14), and explore the ancient excavated city, including Paul s prison. If we were travelling with the Apostle Paul, and were on our

4 way to Philippi, the first place we would have set foot in this area would have been Neapolis, this is where Paul, Silas and Timothy first landed (Acts 16:11). From here they travelled out into Macedonia One enters ancient Philippi by the Via Egnatia, the road Paul would have taken. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki. (B,L,D) Greek Isles Cruise Extension October 8 through 12, 2012 Patmos, Ephesus, Rhodes, Mykonos, Crete October 7, 2012 Sunday As it is Sunday, we will have a worship service this morning. Then we will visit the Byzantine Church of St. Dimitrios or have our own communion service at the hotel. The Church of St. Dimitrios is one of the grandest Churches in all of Greece and has five eighth century mosaics. The church has been built on the site where Saint Dimitrios was actually martyred. Located in the church are three major Roman monuments all associated with the Roman Emperor Gallerius, who was a notorious persecutor of Christians. These are the ruined Palace of Galleriusstill with flooring mosaics, columns and some walls, the Arch of Gallerius, and the Rotunda, where the Emperor Constantine made Thessaloniki s first church. Afterwards we will drive through the valley of Tempi, Larissa, and Lamia. Enroute we will have our farewell dinner and then return to Athens. (BLD) October 8, 2012 Monday Those returning home today are transferred to the airport. October 8, 2012 Monday We invite you to continue our journey as we embark on our pilgrimage to sites that can only be reached by ship. This morning we will embark on our Greek Ship (The Majesty) and sail to the islands and ports in which pivotal events of the early church took place as we follow Paul and John. This evening is our first stop, Mykonos. We arrive by 6:00pm and dock there until 11:00pm, giving anyone time to stroll around the town should they desire. Mykonos is the most cosmopolitan of the Greek Islands and attracts many visitors from all over the globe, including large numbers of artists and intellectuals. (BLD) October 9, 2012 Tuesday Ephesus and Patmos This morning we have an early start for Ephesus, one of the largest and best excavated cities of the ancient world. Because of Ephesus centrality to the world, Paul did not need to venture out into it as the world came to him there. He spent some of the longest time in one place in Ephesus three years. From Ephesians 4:17-6:20 the Epistle to the Ephesians gives practical advice in how to live a holy, pure, and Christ inspired lifestyle. Many devotional thoughts and sermons

5 have been drawn from this section of the New Testament. Our guided walking tour will take us through one of the most magnificent excavations in the world, including the Odeon (concert hall), the Fountain of Trajan, the steamheated Baths of Scolastika, the Temple of Hadrian and the Latrians, the Library of Celsus and The Great Theatre, the largest one in antiquity with a capacity of 24,000 seats where St. Paul preached. We will walk along the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. Before returning to the ship, get a cultural taste of Turkey by enjoying an exhibition of oriental carpets, jewelry and leather goods. We return to the ship for lunch and rest. Patmos (perfect sunset and service) The port on Patmos is where the Monastery of St. John, built 900 years ago, is built within the walls of a strong fortification. We will get a view of the courtyard, the monks dining room and the old bakery before you visit the main church noted for its outstanding frescoes and interior decoration. Next, visit the small museum where priceless ecclesiastical treasures, books, manuscripts, mosaics, icons, splendid medieval textiles, vestments and jewelry are housed. We will then continue to the nearby Grotto of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of the Apocalypse above it. Here we will see the niches in the wall that mark the pillow and ledge used as a desk by Apostle John, the author of the Book of the Revelation, and the crack in the rock made by the voice of God honoring the Holy Trinity. Return to the ship for dinner. (BLD) October 10, 2012 Wednesday - Rhodes We have all day on Rhodes, where we will have a tour and time for personal exploration. We will drive along the medieval walls to the summit of Mount Smith, the Acropolis of ancient Rhodes. From the Temple of Athena, we will view the nearby Temple of Apollo, the stadium of Diagoras and the port, once protected by the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. We continue across the island to Philerimos. The summit of Philerimos was the site of Ialysos, one of the three ancient cities of Rhodes. Later sites include the restored Byzantine Church of Our Lady of Philerimos, and the ruined Castle of the Knights Hospitaller, who later moved and became the Knights of Malta. We will also have a guided walking tour of the old walled city to the Porte d Amboise. It is a pleasure to stroll the street of the Knights with its medieval buildings, winding alleys, towers, turrets and emblazoned façades. We will then visit the impressive Grand Master s Palace and have the chance to see the superb mosaics. There will be time for those who are interested to return to the old walled city for personal exploration. (BLD) October 11, 2012 Thursday Crete and Santorini Today you will have an opportunity to rest or explore as much (or as little) of these two islands as you would like to. We have not included any organized sightseeing tours to these two islands. Crete is the largest and the most rugged of the Greek islands. It is also the home of the great Minoan Civilization and the mythological home of Zeus. It was the center

6 of Minoan civilization and the first civilization in Europe. Crete is most famous for the Palace of Knossos, the Bronze Age palace that was the center of Minoan civilization. For those who wish to tour Crete optional sightseeing tours (very reasonably priced) are available as well as individual taxis. Then we have a breathtaking afternoon in Santorini, considered one of the most beautiful islands in the Aegean. There you may want to travel to the top of the village for excellent shopping and views, or continue to the excavations at Akrotiri which have uncovered one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. Travel to the cliff top of Santorini by funicular which is free. Optional tours to Akrotiri will available and reasonably priced. October 12, 2012 Friday After sailing through the night, we will have an early morning disembarkation from our ship and transfer to the airport for our flights home, all the while giving thanks for a wonderful pilgrimage. T O U R L E A D E R S Archbishop Robert Duncan of the Anglican Church in North America The Anglican Church in North America unites more than 100,000 Anglicans in 700 parishes in 28 dioceses, into a single Church. It is a Province-in-formation in the global Anglican Communion, initiated by the request of the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCon) in June 2008 and formally recognized by the GAFCon Primates leaders of Anglican Churches representing 70 per cent of the active Anglicans globally on 16 April The Rev. Dr. Leslie P. Fairfield Professor Les Fairfield was educated at Princeton and Harvard, and for thirty years ( ) was professor of Church History at Trinity. He is the author of John Bale: Mythmaker for the English Reformation. He taught courses at Trinity ranging from Patristics to Postmodernism. Les retired from full-time teaching in He continues to lead study tours and to teach part-time at Trinity. The Venerable Mark Stevenson, PhD Academic Dean, Assistant Professor of Homiletics Director of Extension Ministries, Trinity School for Ministry I challenge all Tour participants to become partners in a vibrant learning experience, where we all learn as we travel. I enjoy a vibrant learning environment, where I, too, learn. I also facilitate the taking of personal responsibility for being engaged and engaging. Research Interests: Shakespeare; Christianity and the arts; the integration of theatre and the gospel as Story.

7 I M P O R TA N T I N F O R M AT I O N Dates of Travel: October 1 through October 12, 2012 Cost of the combined Land Journey and Greek Isles Cruise October 1 12, 2012: $3, per person double occupancy Supplement for single occupancy $ Cost of the Land Journey Only October 1-8, 2012: $2, per person double occupancy (Land only) Supplement for single occupancy $ Deposit: $ per person for the combined Land Journey and Cruise October 1-12 $ per person for the Land Journey October 1 through 8, 2012 Insurance: $ per person October 1 through 8, 2012 $ per person October 1 through 12, 2012 *Please note insurance is due with your deposit T O U R C O N D I T I O N S AIR TRANSPORTATION The price of the tour is land only. Connoisseurs Tours Travelers come from many different parts of the country. Therefore we have found that most travelers prefer to have flexibility in their air transportation. We will provide a suggested air schedule that includes the group s international flights coordinated with flights from your home city to suit your particular preference. After you have placed a deposit on this tour we will contact you regarding your air schedule. PRICE OF TOUR $3, per person double occupancy for the Land Journey and Cruise October 1-12, 2012 Supplement for single occupancy: $ $2, per person double occupancy for the Land Journey October 1-8, 2012 Supplement for single occupancy: $ CANCELLATIONS A $ per person cancellation fee is charged for any cancellations after the deposit has been paid. All deposits are non-refundable 180 days prior to departure, 91 days up to the departure date and later 100% of the tour price is non-refundable. Connoisseurs Tours prepays all hotels, cruise lines, transportation, meals, guides, etc. in advance. Connoisseurs Tours strongly advises passengers to purchase Trip Cancellation interruption insurance, which is available through Connoisseurs Tours. RESPONSIBILITY Responsibility of the operators, CONNOISSEURS TOURS is limited. They act only as agents for the passengers in regard to travel whether by railroad, motor coach, private car, boat, aircraft or any other conveyances, and assume no obligation for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of defect in any vehicle or through the acts of default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passengers or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour. Connoisseurs Tours can accept no responsibility for loss or additional expenses due to delay or changes in schedule or other causes. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of any tour or to change or withdraw the tour as circumstances demand. All rates are based on tariffs in effect at the time the tour was planned and are subject to change in the event of adjustment therein. Baggage is carried at the owner s risk and baggage insurance is recommended. The issuance of tickets and vouchers shall be deemed to be consent to the above. All carriers, steamship lines, and other transportation companies whose services are featured in these tours, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use by the companies when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of these tours and/or passage. CONNOISSEURS TOURS reserves the right to substitute hotels of equal or superior quality. INSURANCE Insurance is strongly recommended. Passengers who purchase trip protection, health and cancellation insurance may cancel for a medical reason and receive a 100% refund. The cost of the insurance is: $ per person for the Land Journey and Cruise October 1-12, 2012 $ per person for the Land Journey only October 1-8, 2012 VALIDITY June 2011 through April 2013 RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT DEPOSITS SHOULD BE SENT TO CONNOISSEURS TOURS: $ per person deposit for the Land Journey and Cruise October 1-12, 2012 $ per person deposit for the Land Journey only October 1-8, Payment can be made via personal checks or any major credit card. Final payment is due June 30, 2012

8 R E S ERVATION FORM Anglican Church in North America Traveling into the New Testament October 1 through 12, 2012 Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Rooming with: Please reserve place(s) for this tour. I/ We are registering for the full Land and Cruise Journey October 1 through 12, 2012 ($ per person deposit) I / We are registering for the Land Journey October 1 through 8, 2012 ($ per person deposit) I have read and understand the Tour Conditions. I / We wish to include insurance* $ Land Journey October 1-8, 2012 $ Full Tour, Land Journey and Cruise October 1-12, 2012 *Please add the cost of the insurance to the deposit payment I / We require a: Twin Room Double Room Single Room Please contact me about airline reservations A deposit in the amount of $ per person is required to reserve a place on the Land Journey and Cruise, October 1 through 12, A $ per person deposit is due for the Land Journey without the Cruise October 1 through 8, Enclosed is a deposit of for people. Check Credit Card: Visa Mastercard Amex Discover Card #: Exp Date: / Security Code: Signature: Date: / / 2011 Please mail your reservation form and deposit to: CONNOISSEURS TOURS One Tiffany Place Savannah, GA (912)