Satala in Lydia
# Satala in Lydia

Satala (Ancient Greek: Σάταλα) 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

* Andrew(Council of Chalcedon)
* Elpidius of Satala banished after the Council of Constantinople
* Giuliano signed in 458 the letter of the bishops of Lydia to ' Emperor Leo I after the death of Proterius of Alexandria.
* Michael attended the Second Council of Nicaea (787) .
* Philip took part in the Council of Constantinople (879)

Today Satala Lidia survives as titular bishop of the Roman Catholic Church but the seat is vacant since 22 October 1819 .

* Catholic Titular Bishop Nikodem Puzyna September 26, 1814 October 22, 1819.
