33. Cesárea Marítima

At the grand ruins of Caesarea Maritima, we stand where Paul was imprisoned for two years and boldly defended his faith before Governor Felix, Festus, and King Agrippa (Acts 23-26). This coastal city, a marvel of Roman engineering, served as a political and administrative hub, but for Paul, it became a place of testimony and perseverance. From the remains of Herod’s palace and the great theater, we reflect on Paul’s unwavering conviction, as he proclaimed, "I am standing before Caesar’s tribunal, where I ought to be tried" (Acts 25:10). His courage in the face of opposition reminds us that, even in trials, the Gospel cannot be silenced—it continues to transform hearts across generations.