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Diocese of Chaldia (Ottoman Period)
Author(s) : Terezakis Yorgos (9/1/2006)Translation : Panourgia Klio
For citation: Terezakis Yorgos , "Diocese of Chaldia (Ottoman Period)",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia MinorURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=10204>
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The establishment of the diocese of Chaldia is closely related with the development of mining activity in the region. The diocese of Chaldia is a unique case of ecclesiastical admininstration, since its jurisdiction went beyond the borders of a fixed territory and included mining regions all over Asia Minor.
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Northeastern Asia Minor, Black Sea coast, mining regions in Asia Minor
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Diocese of Chaldia and Cherroiana
1. General Background
2. Establishment and development of the ecclesiastical region of Chaldia (17th - 18th century)
3. The development and expansion of the Chaldia province (18th-20th century)
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