Yes, according to the Gospel of Matthew (16:18), Jesus announced that he would build his church in Caesarea Philippi. He asked his disciples, "Who do you say I am?" and Peter responded, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." In reply, Jesus said, "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church."
Saint Jude Thaddeus is believed to have lived in various places during his lifetime, including Palestine, Syria, and Mesopotamia. He is often associated with the city of Beirut in present-day Lebanon. Traditionally, he is also said to have preached in Armenia.
He declared Peter the "rock" upon which he would build His Church in the city of Caesarea Philippi.
St. Jude is believed to have lived in Palestine during the 1st century AD. He is often associated with the city of Beirut in present-day Lebanon, where his remains are said to be preserved in the St. Jude Shrine.
Matthew Chapter 16, verse 13 tells us that Jesus and his disciples were near the town of Caesarea Philippi at the time.
She was the first European converted to Christ under the preaching of Paul at Philippi (Acts 16:14). As a "seller of purple," she was probably quite wealthy (Acts 16:12-15,50).
Caesarea
Mark 827And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?28And they answered, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.29And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.
Matthew 16:13When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi,he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Caesarea's population is 4,400.
The address of the Philippi Public Library is: 102 S. Main St., Philippi, 26416 1317
Greg Philippi's birth name is Gregory Bruce Philippi.