After an eventful start from Melbourne on 20th April with delayed departure and missed flights from Istanbul we arrived on 22nd April when the Bible was brought to life as we started on the pilgrimage to experience the Footsteps of St Paul in Corinth. We walked along a well- used path, reflecting on the tent maker, Paul’s mission for spreading the word about the crucified Christ. Where made stops, imagining where the apostle Paul could have stood, preaching to the people of Corinth living near – what is now ruins- the 6th century BC Temple of Apollo. On the grounds where St Paul once trod, what stood out for us was something St Paul would have done many times when he was in Corinth, the breaking of bread in a shared meal. In the open, upon a small pile of stones,Fr Alex and Fr Chris celebrated mass. The birds in the tree, under which the 26 pilgrims sat, seemed to be calling out the relevance of it all.
For us, Corinth wasn’t just the landmarks, but the feeling of connection across time. Corinth wasn’t just a destination; it became a reminder of perseverance, courage, and the enduring power of belief. The journey stayed with us long after we left.
God bless,
Hock-Hin and Peng-Sim, pilgrims from St Luke the Evangelist, Blackburn south, 22 April 2026
Photos: Open air mass , the Corinth canal connection Ionian and Aegean seas, the ruins of Down Peirene fountain.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” -2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)