Satala in Lydia


Satala or Satala in Lydia was a Roman era city and Bishopric in ancient Lydia.

Location

Its site is located near Adala in Asiatic Turkey.

Pagan religion

The city worshiped the typical mother and son pantheon found throughout Anatolia, and although a temple was built it did not mint coint as the town was only a village. It was part of a decapolis called the Katakekaumene, and May have been its religious center.

Bishopric

The city was also a see in the province of Lydia, and remains a vacant and titular see to this day. It is in the province of Sardis.
Known Bishops
Today Satala Lidia survives as titular bishop of the Roman Catholic Church but the seat is vacant since 22 October 1819.