Paolo Siniscalco e i convegni di Efeso

The article explores Paolo Siniscalco’s contributions to the symposia organized in Ephesus and other key sites in Turkey, which sought to bridge academic disciplines and promote dialogue about early Christianity. These gatherings, initiated by Luigi Padovese and Maria Grazia Mara, aimed to honor Turkey’s role as a crossroads of religions and cultures. Siniscalco’s contributions focused on Christian pilgrimage, catechesis blending historical and philological analysis to explore their practice and meaning. His work demonstrated deep engagement with early Christian literature and history, reflecting his broader commitment to interdisciplinary studies and the cultural richness of Christianity’s development.