We visited the Church of Vank with Dr. Taras and Dr. Essam Al-Imad. Interesting points were raised, including the revelation that Paul, who is introduced as a Christian saint, went to Rome after the arrival of Jesus. There, he encountered a gathering of tens of thousands of Mithraists, who were anticipating the advent of their savior. Paul realized that many of the concepts they were eagerly awaiting were present in Christianity, including the belief that the savior would be born of a virgin.

He invited them to embrace Christianity, and they converted, but Paul told them he did not want them to change their rituals. Instead, he incorporated their rituals into Christianity, such as the lighting of candles and more. 🌐 @rahyafte_en #ChurchVisit #InterfaithDialogue #CulturalExchange #ReligiousHarmony #Mithraism #Christianity #CandlelightingTradition