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Metropolis of Gangra
Author(s) : IBR , Giftopoulou Sofia (28/11/2003)Translation : Nakas Ioannis
For citation: IBR , Giftopoulou Sofia, "Metropolis of Gangra",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia MinorURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=7517>
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Gangra was originally a bishopric see subjugated to the metropolis of Ankyra, and later a metropolitan see of the province of Paphlagonia, until early 20th century. It was under the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Constantinople. During the Byzantine period it was in charge of initially five, then four and finally three bishoprics. During the 7th century it ranked 15th among the metropolises of the Patriarchate of Constantinople. In the 13th century it was demoted to the 18th position. In the 14th century it briefly assumed the administration of the sees of Ankyra (twice), Sebasteia, Pompeiopolis and Gerane.
Administrative Dependence
Province of Ankara, Patriarchate of Constantinople
Historical Region
Paphlagonia
Geographical Location
Northern central Asia Minor, today northern central Turkey
Other Names
Metropolis of Gaggra
1. Ecclesiastical administration
2. Ecclesiastical history
2.1. The seat
2.2. The people
2.3. Heterodox Christians in Gangra
3. Worship
3.1. The churches
3.2. Saints related to the city
4. The metropolis of Gangra under Muslim rule
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