Iconium
Hometown of a proselyte who eagerly awaits to hear Jesus teach in the Temple[1].
Description[edit | edit source]
During the Feast of Tabernacles, a large and diverse crowd awaits Jesus. A listener approaches Jesus: "I am almost a Jew. My father was a Hellenist from Iconium. But he married a Roman woman in Antioch of Cilicia"[2]. This is the only mention of this city in the work.
Its name[edit | edit source]
Iconium, Konya. The name "Iconium" is generally considered to derive from the Greek word "εἰκών" (eikón), which means "image" or "icon". According to legend, the city was named after a sacred image or icon that was venerated there.
Where is it mentioned in the work?[edit | edit source]
EMV 487.
Learn more about this place[edit | edit source]
Capital of Lycaonia, the city was evangelized by Saint Paul around 45/50[3]. The city was an important center for the spread of Christianity in the early Church.
It is also the birthplace of Saint Thecla. Converted to Christianity by the Apostle Paul, she became his devoted disciple. She is considered an important figure in promoting Christianity among women and is sometimes called an "apostle" due to her active role in spreading the Christian faith.
Explore[edit | edit source]
- 37° 51’ 56’’ N / 32° 28’ 57’’ E /
- +1025m.