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EPHESUS
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Located in the south of
Izmir, Ephesus was the capital city of Roman
province of Asia. It was the largest harbor on the Aegean Sea and city with
great population reaching nearly 250.000 people in the Roman times. In the
days of the Apostle John, Ephesus was the metropolis of Ionia, and it was
known as "The light of Asia", The market of Asia and the first and
greatest metropolis of Asia. Ephesus, which was rival of Alexandria in Egypt
and Antioch in Syria, was the converging point for all the important trade
and military roads and a wealthy city with cultured and corrupt community.
The city was so famous because of its temple which was considered as one of
the seven wonders of the world. Besides the great cult of Artemis, Ephesus
was popular and prominent center for the Emperor worship. Paul stayed much
longer than any other city in Ephesus. According to tradition, the Apostle
John came to Ephesus and brought Mary to Ephesus with him. Saint John who
was the head of the church in Ephesus was exiled to the rocky and isolated
island of Patmos during the time of emperor Domitian. During his exile, John
had his vision and Revelations and wrote 7 letters to the Seven Churches of
Asia. John returned Ephesus after the assassination of Domition and lived
there till his death.