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Satala in Lydia

Satala (Σαδαλείς) in Lydia was a Roman era city and Bishopric

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Location

The city is tentitivily located at Sandal, Manisa Province in Western Turkey. It is mentioned in Acta Sanctorum and possibly claudius Ptolemy, and Anton Itinery. and is shown on Peutinger Table.

Pagan Religion

The city worshiped the typical mother and son pantheon found throughout Anatolia, and although a temple was built it did not mint coint as the town was only a village. It was part of a decapolis called the Katakekaumene, and May have been its religious center.

Bishopric

The city was also a see in the province of Lydia, and remains a vacant and titular see to this day. It is in the province of Sardis.

Known Bishops

  • Andrew(Council of Chalcedon)
  • Elpidius of Satala banished after the Council of Constantinople
  • Giuliano signed in 458 the letter of the bishops of Lydia to ' Emperor Leo I after the death of Proterius of Alexandria.
  • Michael attended the Second Council of Nicaea (787) .
  • Philip took part in the Council of Constantinople (879)

    • Today Satala Lidia survives as titular bishop of the Roman Catholic Church but the seat is vacant since 22 October 1819 .

  • Catholic Titular Bishop Nikodem Puzyna September 26, 1814 October 22, 1819.

    • References

    Satala in Lydia Wikipedia
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