Seleucia
LocationsGeographical Setting
Seleucia Pieria was the primary maritime port serving the inland city of Antioch during the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
What is the meaning of Seleucia in the Bible?
Seleucia Pieria was a major seaport founded by Seleucus I Nicator, located approximately 19 kilometers (12 miles) west of Antioch on the Mediterranean coast. It served as the principal harbor for Antioch and functioned as a critical hub for trade and military logistics in the region of ancient Syria.
SIGNIFICANCE
This location is identified as the port from which the Apostle Paul departed on his first missionary journey (Acts 13:4) and to which he returned, providing geographical context for the early spread of Christianity in the Mediterranean world.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.