Nicopolis (Greek: Νικόπολις, lit. ' city of victory '; Armenian: Նիկոպոլիս) was a Roman colony in Lesser Armenia founded by Pompey in 63 BC after conquering the Kingdom of Pontus in the Third Mithridatic War. [1] It became part of the Roman province of Armenia Prima. Today, the city of Koyulhisar in northeastern Turkey ...

Dec 9, 2024 · Nicopolis (Greek: Νικόπολις, "city of victory") was a Roman colony in Lesser Armenia founded by Pompey in 63 BC after conquering the Kingdom of Pontus in the third Mithridatic War. It became part of the Roman province of Armenia Prima.

Nicopolis, a titular see, suffragan of Sebasteia, in Armenia Prima. Founded by Pompey after his decisive victory over Mithridates, it was inhabited by veterans of his army and by members of the neighboring peasantry, and was delightfully situated in a beautiful, well-watered plain lying at the base of a thickly wooded mountain.

Founded by Pompey after his decisive victory over Mithridates, it was inhabited by veterans of his army and by members of the neighboring peasantry, and was delightfully situated in a beautiful, well-watered plain lying at the base of a thickly-wooded mountain.

A titular see, suffragan of Sebasteia, in Armenia Prima. Founded by Pompey after his decisive victory over Mithridates, it was inhabited by veterans of his army and by members of the neighboring peasantry, and was delightfully situated in a …

Jul 10, 2008 · 45 Holy Martyrs at Nicopolis in Armenia Commemorated on July 10. Troparion & Kontakion. The Forty-five Martyrs of Nicopolis in Armenia suffered during the reign of Emperor Licinius (311-324), who was then co-regent with Saint Constantine the Great (May 21).

Jan 31, 2014 · “The more famous towns in Lesser Armenia are Cæsarea, Aza, and Nicopolis; in the Greater Arsamosata, which lies near the Euphrates, Carcathiocerta upon the Tigris, Tigranocerta which stands on an elevated site, and, on a …

Jul 10, 2023 · When the persecutions began at Nicopolis, more than forty of those being persecuted for Christ decided to appear voluntarily before their persecutors, to confess openly their faith in the Son of God, and to accept martyrdom.

NIKOPOLIS (Yeşilyayla, Suşehri, Sivas) Armenia Minor, Turkey. Founded by Pompey in 72 B.C., it was given by Antony in 36 B.C. to Polemon, and incorporated in the Empire in A.D. 64. It was the metropolis of Armenia Minor and had by the 3d c. become a colony with the ius Italicum.

Today, Tuesday, July 10, the Church commemorates the 45 Holy Martyrs of Nicopolis (Armenia) who lived and martyred in the 4th century AD, during the terrible persecutions. Leontius, Mauricius, Daniel, Anthony, who held the first positions in the city, stood out among them.