Chapel of Saint Paul
For other uses, see St. Paul's Chapel (disambiguation).
| Chapel of Saint Paul كنيسة مار بولس | |
|---|---|
 Bab Kisan gate, now the chapel | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | Damascus, Syria |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°30′24″N 36°18′56″E / 33.506575°N 36.315595°ECoordinates: 33°30′24″N 36°18′56″E / 33.506575°N 36.315595°E |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Christianity |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Church |
The Chapel of Saint Paul (Arabic: كنيسة مار بولس, Kaneesat Mar Bolos) is a church in Damascus, Syria, located along Tarafa bin al-Abd Street near the former Bab Kisan gate.
The chapel, consecrated in 1939, includes some stones from the Bab Kisan gate, which is believed to be the site of St Paul's escape from Damascus by being lowered out of a window in a basket.[1]
References
- ↑ "Chapel of St. Paul (Bab Kisan), Damascus". Sacred Destinations. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
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