The tomb of the 5th-century bishop of Gaza, Saint Porphyrius situated in the northeastern corner of the church which have been erected ca 425 AD. According to Marc Diacont there was a terrible drought in Gaza that ended after Saint Porphyrios and a group of Christians prayed to God with "fasting, vigil and procession." This led to the conversion of 25 pagans, as rain in this region was considered God's greatest gift. Sources: Ekklesiastiki Paremvasi, "Ο ΑΓΙΟΣ ΠΟΡΦΥΡΙΟΣ ΓΑΖΗΣ ΚΑΙ Ο ΚΟΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΥΣΤΕΡΗΣ ΑΡΧΑΙΟΤΗΤΑΣ", February 2005. Translated by John Sanidopoulos.
Gaza [Azzah]- St. Porphyrius Church
Nahegelegene Fundstellen
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Siege of Gaza
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Gaza theater
Gaza theater