Annual International Gathering
St. Paul Global Week 2026
A once-a-year sacred gathering in the birthplace of the Apostle Paul. Pray in Tarsus, walk the ancient roads of Cilicia, and celebrate our shared Christian heritage with believers from around the world.
You Are Warmly Invited
A Personal Invitation from Rev. Yakubu Pam
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I warmly invite you to join us in Tarsus and Mersin, Türkiye, for St. Paul Global Week 2026.
Let us gather in the land of Saint Paul's birth, walk the ancient roads of Cilicia, pray in the sacred atmosphere of Tarsus, and celebrate our shared Christian heritage together.
I invite clergy, pilgrims, church leaders, and faith communities from around the world to be part of this special gathering. We look forward to welcoming you.
“Every year on 28–30 June, I warmly invite you to Tarsus to celebrate St. Paul Global Week with us. Come and walk where the Apostle Paul walked.”
Rev. Yakubu Pam
Senior Advisor
Former Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission
Pray in Tarsus
Where Saint Paul was born and began his extraordinary journey
Walk the Ancient Roads of Cilicia
Visit St. Paul's Well, his house, the ancient church, and Cleopatra's Gate
Celebrate Christian Unity
Join believers from three continents in worship, fellowship and spiritual renewal
“I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city.”
— ACTS 21:39
Why St. Paul Global Week?
Every June, Christians from across the globe gather in Tarsus — the city where Saul of Tarsus was born, educated, and transformed into the Apostle Paul.
This annual celebration honors the extraordinary legacy of the man who wrote nearly half the New Testament and established churches across the ancient world.
St. Paul Global Week is not merely an event. It is a sacred annual pilgrimage gathering that brings together delegation leaders, pastors, bishops, scholars, and pilgrims from every continent in a spirit of prayer, peace, brotherhood and Christian unity.
The gathering is organized as part of the internationalstpaulglobalweek.com initiative, under the spiritual advisory of Rev. Yakubu Pam.
While the special week occurs every June, pilgrimage journeys to Türkiye's biblical sites are available year-round. The week serves as the highlight of our annual calendar, but the invitation to walk in Paul's footsteps is always open.
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.”— Romans 1:16
What to Expect
Program Highlights
Biblical Teaching
In-depth sessions on Paul's life, letters, and theological legacy by international scholars and church leaders.
Worship & Prayer
Multicultural worship services, prayer vigils, and devotional gatherings at sacred sites in Tarsus.
Sacred Site Pilgrimages
Walk to St. Paul's Well, the ancient Roman road, Cleopatra's Gate, St. Paul's House, and the old city of Tarsus.
Global Fellowship
Connect with clergy, pilgrims, church leaders, and faith communities from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Cultural Exchange
Experience Turkish hospitality, cuisine, and the living heritage of the Mediterranean region.
Spiritual Renewal
A sacred encounter that transforms faith, builds brotherhood, and celebrates our shared Christian heritage.
In the Footsteps of Saint Paul
During St. Paul Global Week, pilgrims visit the sacred sites of Tarsus: St. Paul's Well, St. Paul's House, the ancient church, Cleopatra's Gate, and the old town where the young Saul grew up before becoming the Apostle to the Gentiles.
From Tarsus, the journey extends to Antioch (Antakya) — where believers were first called Christians — and to the St. Pierre Grotto, one of the oldest churches in the world.
Pilgrimage Journeys Available Year-Round
While St. Paul Global Week is our annual highlight, sacred pilgrimage journeys through all of Türkiye's biblical heritage sites are available throughout the year.