Philadelphia, One Of The 7 Churches. Rev.III.7.

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Philadelphia Ancient City is located in Alaşehir District of Manisa, on the northern of Boz Mountain. The ruins of the ancient city of Philadelphia are today in the district center of Alaşehir. It was founded by King of Pergamum Attalos Philadelphos II in the middle of the 2nd century BC, in honor of the king's title "Philadelphos". Philedelphia, which preserved its importance during the period of the Pergamon Kingdom, also during the Romans, became one of the most important centers of the Romans in Anatolia. Philedelphia, which developed further during the Roman period, adopted Christianity in the 40 years AD. According to the New Testament in the second part of the Bible, the Prophet Jesus appears to Saint (Apostle) John and gives "messages" to be delivered to the seven churches. Messages sent to these seven churches themselves, and are regarded as the first Christian churches in Turkey are located. M.S. Established by Saint (from Tarsus) Paul during the Roman Empire in 53-56, these churches are named after the Roman period: 1.Ephesus (Ephesos) (Selçuk) 2.İzmir (Smyrna) 3.Bergama (Pergamon) 4.Salihli ( Sardes) 5.Alaşehir (Philadelphia) 6.Denizli (Laodikeia) 7.Akhisar (Thyateira). The Church of St. John, built in the Ancient City of Philadelphia in the name of St. John, one of the Apostles, is one of the 7 churches belonging to the early Christianity in the Aegean Region. St Jean Church 'It was built on six pillars (elephant foot). Only three of them have survived today.