"The Mosaic Church" Explores One of the Greatest Archaeological Finds of the 21st Century - the Megiddo Mosaic

Angel Studios, the innovative platform that empowers creators to crowdfund, create, and distribute films and TV series globally with full creative control, is announcing a partnership with Museum of the Bible and Evolve Studios for the release of "The Mosaic Church." The documentary-feature film tells the story of the Megiddo Mosaic, a decorative floor of the oldest known Christian worship spaces in history. Dated back to 230 A.D., the floor was located within a Roman military camp in Megiddo, Israel. 

"We are honored to partner with Museum of the Bible to share the story of the Megiddo Mosaic," said Jared Geesey, Chief Distribution Officer at Angel Studios. "This fascinating film was strongly supported by the Angel Guild, and is a compelling look at the mosaic's historical, religious, and political significance." 

The mosaic was discovered in an excavation by the Israel Antiquities Authority underneath a maximum-security prison and was conserved by them in 2005. The mosaic made its world debut at Museum of the Bible in September 2024 and is currently on display in partnership with the Israel Antiquities Authority.

"We are thrilled to make this film available for the public and continue to tell the remarkable story of one of the most important archeological discoveries of the 21st century," said Bobby Duke, chief curatorial officer at Museum of the Bible. "This mosaic is critical for encountering and understanding early Christians at a time when they might have suffered persecution by the Roman Empire. It is a story that must be told."

According to Dr. Yotam Tepper, director of the excavation on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, "The fascinating mosaic presents groundbreaking physical evidence of the practices and beliefs of early Christians, including the first archaeological instance of the phrase, 'God Jesus Christ.' Also featured on the mosaic are one of the earliest examples of a fish being used as a Christian symbol and the names of several of the Christian prayer hall's patrons - a Roman centurion, an artist, and five women."

The documentary is narrated by Bear Grylls, star of the Emmy Award-nominated "Man vs. Wild" TV series and host of the Emmy Award-winning interactive Netflix show "You Vs Wild." "Uncovering the Megiddo Mosaic has been a powerful journey into the early Christian spirit of resilience and faith. I am honored to narrate this story, bringing to life the legacy of the world's oldest known church for audiences worldwide," shared Bear Grylls. The film weaves together expert insights, historical analysis, and firsthand accounts from those who worked on discovering and conserving the Megiddo Mosaic. It also reveals deep insights into the life of early Christians from just one generation after the accounts of the New Testament.
 
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he Megiddo Mosaic is currently on display at Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., until July 6, 2025. "The Mosaic Church" is produced by Emmy Award-winning Evolve Studios in association with The Natural Studios, Tablehouse, and Alafim Productions, and is streaming exclusively at Angel.com/MOTB and on the Angel App.  

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