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Diocese of Anchialos
Author(s) : Kotzabassi Maria (22/2/2008)Translation : Panourgia Klio
For citation: Kotzabassi Maria, "Diocese of Anchialos",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Black SeaURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=11881>
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One of the most important dioceses of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Thrace and Bulgaria area. Apart from the town of Anchialos (Pomorie), under its jurisdiction were numerous villages and the large harbour of Pyrgos (Burgas). Greek education in the area was particularly developed.
Administrative Dependence
Patriarchate of Constantinople
Historical Region
Northern Thrace, Eastern Rumelia
Geographical Location
Bulgarian coast of the Black Sea
1. The beginnings of Christianity in Anchialos
2. The Diocese of Anchialos during the Byzantine period
3. The Diocese of Anchialos during the first centuries of Ottoman rule
4. The diocese of Anchialos during the 19th century. Ecclesiastical and educational activity.
5. Title and jurisdiction of the metropolitan of Anchialos
6. Scholars and artists from Anchialos
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