The Five Great Cities of the Early Church
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From Antioch — where believers were first called “Christians” — to Rome, where Peter and Paul were martyred, five great cities shaped the foundations of the early Church. This video explains why Antioch, Jerusalem, Alexandria, Constantinople, and Rome became the major patriarchal centers of ancient Christianity, and how each city influenced the spread of the Gospel, the development of theology, and the defense of the faith. Discover why these cities mattered — and how their legacy continues to shape the Church today. 🙏 Subscribe to @CatholicVoicesPrayers for more Catholic history, Scripture insights, and stories of the early Christians.