Irenopolis, Cilicia

Irenopolis or Eirenopolis (Greek: Ειρηνούπολις) was an ancient and medieval city in eastern Cilicia, also known briefly as Neronias (Greek: Νερωνιάς) in honour of the Roman emperor Nero. Irenopolis is also a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church.

Sources

  • Panagopoulou, Katerina. "Eirenopolis". Encyclopedia of the Hellenic World, Asia Minor. Foundation of the Hellenic World. Retrieved 19 April 2012. 
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