Ephesus–Selçuk · Turkey✦ Classical Sacred & Pilgrimage Cities

Spiritual gatherings in Ephesus–Selçuk

Nothing here yet, or within 100 km — but you can sit in a circle online.

dates this seasoninner ring ≈ 33 km · outer 100 kmMap tiles © Esri · © OpenStreetMap contributors
Within reach

Nothing within 100 km yet either. The online gatherings beside this are held at Ephesus–Selçuk times.

Online, at Ephesus–Selçuk times
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The ancient city of Ephesus and the town of Selçuk beside it hold some of the most important early-Christian sites in the world. Pilgrims come to the House of the Virgin Mary on the hillside above and to the Basilica of St John, where the apostle is traditionally buried.

Known for
Early ChristianityHouse of the Virgin MaryPilgrimageAncient Ephesus
The first date here

How the next gathering reaches you

Someone will hold the first circle in Ephesus–Selçuk. When they do, it reaches the people who asked — and only them.

  1. Ask for the placeOne note the day the first gathering is posted here.
  2. Follow a teacher who comes hereTold when they open a date here, or anywhere you choose.
  3. Bring someone who'd like itA friend who asks too makes it easier for a facilitator to say yes.
  4. Nobody sees who asked or who follows. Facilitators see a count, never names.
The place itself

The sacred life of Ephesus–Selçuk

History

Ephesus was a great city of the Roman world and home of the Temple of Artemis. Paul preached here, and in 431 the Council of Ephesus declared Mary the Theotokos, the God-bearer. Tradition holds that John the Apostle lived and was buried here; Justinian’s basilica rose over his tomb.

Why it’s sacred

The House of the Virgin Mary is venerated by Christians and Muslims alike as a place where Mary is believed to have spent her last years. Ephesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

SampleWhat a season in Ephesus–Selçuk could look likeNone of this is real — no dates, no teachers, no prices.
A Saturday
An evening of Early Christianity
First-timers welcome
A Sunday morning
A morning of House of the Virgin Mary
Two hours
A weekend
A weekend of Pilgrimage
Two nights · rooms shared

If money is the obstacle

Many facilitators offer a sliding scale — pay what you can, no questions asked, and no one sees what you chose.

Do you teach in Ephesus–Selçuk?

Ephesus–Selçuk has room for you. Post as many gatherings as you like — 9% of paid places, nothing on free ones, no monthly fee.

Seekers already searching Ephesus–Selçuk see your listing the day you post it
Book a room from a space host here, or list your own
A free evening is a good way to meet the place before charging for anything

Questions about practising in Ephesus–Selçuk

Do I need to book, or can I turn up?
Book. Rooms have limited capacity and the free evenings often fill faster than the paid ones, because nothing is risked by registering.
I've never been to anything like this — is that okay?
Look for the first-timer mark. Every listing that carries it has answered the questions a newcomer is afraid to ask. Plenty in Ephesus–Selçuk are made for a first visit.
What if the price is the obstacle?
Many gatherings here are free, and some facilitators offer a sliding scale — pay what you can, no questions asked, and no one sees what you chose.
How do I hear about new dates?
Follow a facilitator and you're told when they open something in Ephesus–Selçuk. No other notification is sent unless you ask for it.
Is everything in person?
No — some gatherings are held online, and each listing names its format and, for online ones, the time zone.