Irenopolis, Cilicia
Irenopolis or Eirenopolis (Ancient Greek: Εἰρηνόπολις; Greek: Εἰρηνούπολις) was an ancient and medieval city in northeastern Cilicia not far from the Calycadnus river, also known briefly as Neronias (Ancient Greek: Νερωνίας; Greek: Νερωνιάς) in honour of the Roman emperor Nero. Irenopolis was also an episcopal see that is now included in the Catholic Church's list of titular sees.
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Sources
- Panagopoulou, Katerina. "Eirenopolis". Encyclopedia of the Hellenic World, Asia Minor. Foundation of the Hellenic World. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Irenopolis". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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