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Ruins of St. John Basilica & a Trip to the House of Mary, Ephesus, Turkey

Posted by Rosie Huart on November 1, 2010 at 7:40 AM

Believed to be the baptistery at St. John Basilica


Remains of what was considered a library


Ancient Mosaics inside Basilica



Greek Symbol of IXOYE meaning "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior." 

You can make out the letters I X O Y E.


Some of the ruins






Ruins of St. John Basilica


Ruins


Ruins


Column Remains




Ruins at Basilica Entrance


Tomb of St. John in Ephesus


A Turkey Welcome


Reads "The House of Mary"  It is believed that Mary lived the latter days of her life

in this Muslim Shrine.



There were several olive trees surrounding Mary's house.



And Monica, my daughter, entering Mary's house.







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