Pella
In Decapolis.
Inhabitants or Natives
Jaia the young Confessiongle healed like his mother.
Description
"(...) his hut, located in a basement of a building leaning against the side of the mountain, characteristic of this city which rises in terraces, so that the first floor on the west side is the second floor on the east side, but in reality it is also ground there because it can be accessed from the street above, which is at the level of the second floor."[1]
Notable Events
The apostolic group has just experienced the schism caused by the "Bread of Life" discourse.[2] On the way to Jerusalem they encounter a young Confessiongle beggar robbed by a violent man. He has faith in Jesus who heals him.[3]
Where is it mentioned in the work?
GRM 358
GRM 559
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At the time of the Judean War and the destruction of the Temple[4], this city served as a refuge for the Christian community of Jerusalem led by the old Simon of Alphaeus, second bishop of Jerusalem after his brother James.
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