Daphne
Large southern suburb of Antioch.
Description
“You are going to see one of the most beautiful valleys in the world. Apart from the obscene Worship that has degenerated into increasingly disgusting orgies, it is a valley of earthly paradise, and if Faith enters it, it will become a true paradise”[1]
“There it is! In this poetic valley lies Daphne with its Temple and groves”[2].
Highlights
The Apostles, accompanying John of Endor and Syntyche to Antioch, landed at Salteucia. As they approach Antioch, their discussions prove very appropriate:“Near Antioch, there is a place dedicated to Apollo” (…) “Do you think we will pass near Daphne? Certainly.”[1].
Its name
Daphne, today Dephne / Harbiye.
Where is it mentioned in the work?
EMV 322.4 EMV 323.2.
Learn more about this place
See also Antigonea, located between Daphne and Antioch.
Excerpt from the Geographical Dictionary of the Gospel According to Maria Valtorta, by Jean-François Lavère:The springs and wood of Daphne are located 8/9 km south of Antioch. It is in this place, according to Greek mythology, that the nymph Daphne, fleeing Apollo's desires, was transformed into a laurel[3]. Apollo had a Temple there, and his followers visited it on feast days, in solemn Pilgrimage. The worshipers of Bacchus and Venus joined the procession, and Daphne was often the scene of struggles between the supporters of sacred orgies and the faithful of Apollo’s Worship.
Explore
• 36° 07’ 47’’ N / 36° 08’ 39’’ E
• +80m
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Notes and references
Article created using the Geographical Dictionary of the Gospel According to Maria Valtorta, by Jean-François Lavère.