Damascus

A more detailed text regarding St. Paul in Damascus follows.

The images shown here are:

1. A depiction of the city of Damascus at a scale of 1:25,000. The Old City is visible here, including the "Straight Street" (Via Recta) mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles.
2. A photograph of the "Straight Street" taken in 2025; it can still be found in the Old City today. It is on the "Straight Street" that Paul meets a man, named Ananias. Ananias has a vision and is sent to Paul by the voice of Jesus. He lays his hands on Paul, whereupon Paul regains his sight.