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Phokaia, at the northwest of Smyrna, was a bishopric of the province of Asia, initially subordinated to the metropolis of Ephesus and later to the metropolis of Smyrna (from the 10th century). In the 14th century the metropolis of Philadelphia laid claim to the bishopric. In 1387 the bishopric of old (palaia) Phokaia was definitely granted to the metropolis of Ephesus. |
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An old ecclesiastic province with Philadelpheia as its capital. It remained independent until 1390, when it came under Muslim control. Towards the end of the 16th century, the diocese becomes inactive. From the early 18th century, as a result of the demographic and economic revival of the Orthodox Christian element of the region, prelates settle in Philadelpheia once again. |
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City in Cappadocia, the ruins of which are located near the modern-day village of Başmakçi. It was founded by Marcus Aurelius on the location of the Cappadocian city of Halala in honour of his wife, Faustina, who died there in 175/176 AD. |
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The Cappadocian settlement Fertek lies at an altitude of 1270 metres. Its population was mixed including Orthodox Christians and Muslims. The majority of the residents were Muslims. The Christian population of Fertek spoke Greek, but they also used the Turkish language. They cultivated grain, fruits, vegetables, mastic trees and vineyards, which was the most important crop of the village. |
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Consul of the Roman province of Asia (86-85 BC). He was sent to Asia in order to replace Sulla in the war against Mithridates VI. He was assassinated by Fimbria in the spring of 85 BC. |
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A city to the northeast of the Cilician plain, associated with Kadırlı (Kars Pazar) on the Savrun Çayı river. Founded in 74 AD by emperor Vespasian (69-79 AD), it was part of the road network connecting Cilicia and Cappadocia and became an administrative centre of the church. |
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Frangochiotika (Greek written with Latin characters) |
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