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A Journey Towards Unity: Hagia Sophia in Turkey

By: Sr. Katherine Feely, SND

This resource explores Pope Benedict's recent trip to Turkey and provides several engaging activities to explore the topic of Christian unity and interreligious dialogue. The places the Pope visited are rich in fascinating details and connections to scripture and church history. This resource includes:

  • Background on the objectives of the trip
  • A print-ready Map of Turkey with activity
  • A Scripture exercise looking at the places Benedict traveled and their references and connections in scripture.
  • An answer-key
  • A Pictorial Look at Hagia Sophia through the centuries with an accompanying time-line of related events in Church History
  • A Discussion Resource

Type of content: Lesson Plans
Principles and Topics: Ecumenism | Europe | Fully Human in Community | Global Solidarity | Interfaith | Islam