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Laodicea [ˌleɪəʊdɪˈsɪə] n (Placename) the ancient name of several Greek cities in W Asia, notably of Latakia How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It was sadly ironic that this should be the outcome of the life and writings of Apollinaris of Laodicea (c. 52) We know that Prisca and Aquila hosted house churches in Ephesus (1 Cor 16:19) and Rome (Rom 16:3-5), while Nympha hosted one in Laodicea (Col 4:15) and Philemon one in Colossae (Philemon 2). Laodicea was a commercial hub renowned for its banking, its textile and carpet industry, and its "Phrygian powder" used in the making of eye salve. |
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