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Perhaps one of the most ancient structures in Antioch today is the smoke-blackened edifice of St. Peter’s Church. Its substantial position in the Christendom likely explains its importance both to the religion itself and Antioch’s history as well. Its construction, dating back to the early 11th century, makes it not only the oldest Christian church still in use today, but also denotes a significant historical story. It was here that the followers of Jesus Christ began to call themselves Christians, all being led by the apostle Peter. Built by Christian crusaders in the just before the turn of the 12th century, this landmark notes Antioch’s holy religious aura and shows the progressive nature of the city at the time, namely within the realm of Christianity.