A Journey Towards Unity: Hagia Sophia in Turkey

This resource explores Pope Benedict’s 2006 trip to Turkey and provides several engaging activities to explore the topic of Christian unity and inter-religious 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