ANTIOCH FROM THE FOUNDATION TO THE FOURTH CENTURY

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Antakya founded by Seleucids B.C. 300 was one of the biggest cities of the world during antiquity and medieval ages. During this era Antakya was cultural, commercial and religious centre of the Eastern world. Antakya was invaded by Emperor Pompei 64 B.C Thus in Antakya Roman reign commenced. This period lasted until the Muslims conquest. 636 A.D. with the conquest of the city by Emperor Pompei it was ruled as an autonomous city within the empire. In Antakya history one of the most eminent events during the reign of Emperor Caligula desciple of the Jesus Christ Saint Barnabas Pavlos and Peter settled in the city to emit the Christianity. As a result of the missionary services done by these Saint they could congregate a mass which is called for the first time as Christians in Antioch. From Antioch, Christianity spread throughout the Roman World 37 A.D. During the Spread of Christianty in Roman territory Christians saw an unprecedented salughter and torture. In 313 A.D with the Great Constantin’s Milan decree Christians were relieved of torture inflicted by the Roman Emperor. Roman Emperors used Antakya as a military base. Antioch was one of the greatest cities of the East of Byzantium and the administrative centre of Syria.

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Mustafa Kemal University Journal Of Graduate School Of Social Sciences

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Mustafa Kemal University Journal Of Graduate School Of Social Sciences