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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Pacatiana</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/p/pacatiana.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/1-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/p/pacatiana.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Pacatiana</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/p/paarai--one_of_david's_valiant_men.htm" title="Paarai: One of David's Valiant Men">◄</a> Pacatiana <a href="/topical/p/pace.htm" title="Pace">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Pacatiana, a term not directly mentioned in the Bible, refers to a region in the Roman province of Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. This area was part of the larger Roman administrative division known as the Diocese of Asia. During the Roman Empire, the province of Asia was divided into several smaller regions for administrative purposes, and Pacatiana was one of these subdivisions. It is important to understand the historical and geographical context of Pacatiana to appreciate its relevance to early Christianity and the spread of the Gospel.<br><br><b>Historical Context</b><br><br>Pacatiana was established as a distinct region during the administrative reforms of the Roman Empire, particularly under the reign of Emperor Diocletian in the late 3rd and early 4th centuries AD. These reforms aimed to improve governance and control over the vast territories of the empire. The region of Pacatiana included several important cities, such as Laodicea, Hierapolis, and Colossae, which are of particular interest to biblical scholars and historians.<br><br><b>Biblical Significance</b><br><br>While the term "Pacatiana" itself does not appear in the Bible, the cities within this region hold significant biblical importance. For instance, the city of Laodicea is one of the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation. In <a href="/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14-22</a> , the church in Laodicea receives a message from the risen Christ, admonishing them for their lukewarm faith: "I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other!" (<a href="/revelation/3-15.htm">Revelation 3:15</a>). This passage highlights the spiritual challenges faced by the early Christian community in Laodicea.<br><br>Colossae, another city within Pacatiana, is the recipient of Paul's Epistle to the Colossians. The letter addresses various theological issues and provides guidance for Christian living. In <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9-10</a> , Paul writes, "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God."<br><br><b>Christian Heritage</b><br><br>The region of Pacatiana played a crucial role in the early spread of Christianity. The cities within this area were centers of commerce and culture, providing fertile ground for the dissemination of the Gospel. The presence of established Christian communities in these cities is evidenced by the New Testament writings and the archaeological remains of early church structures.<br><br>The challenges faced by the churches in Pacatiana, as reflected in the biblical texts, offer valuable insights into the spiritual and doctrinal issues of the early church. These challenges included combating false teachings, maintaining doctrinal purity, and fostering a vibrant faith amidst a diverse and often hostile cultural environment.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>Understanding the historical and biblical context of Pacatiana enriches our comprehension of the early Christian church's development and the enduring message of the New Testament. The cities within this region, particularly Laodicea and Colossae, serve as poignant reminders of the spiritual vigilance required to maintain a faithful witness in a complex world.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">PACATIANA</span><p>pa-ka-ti-a'-na, pak-a-ti'-a-na (Pakatiane): About 295 A.D., when the province of Asia was broken up, two new provinces were formed, Phrygia Prima (Pacatiana), of which Laodicea was "the chiefest city" (subscription to 1 Timothy the King James Version), and Phrygia Secunda (Salutaris).<br><br>See <a href="../p/phrygia.htm">PHRYGIA, and HDB, III, 865</a>.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3818.htm"><span class="l">3818 -- <b>Pacatiana</b>.</span></a> <br><b>Pacatiana</b>. Phonetic Spelling: (pak-at-ee-an-ay') Short Definition: <b>Pacatiana</b>.<br> <b>Pacatiana</b>. Feminine of an adjective of uncertain derivation <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3818.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_seven_ecumenical_councils/the_canons_of_the_synod.htm"><span class="l">The Canons of the Synod Held in the City of Laodicea, in Phrygia <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Canons of the Synod Held in the City of Laodicea, in Phrygia <b>Pacatiana</b>, in which<br> Many Blessed Fathers from Divers Provinces of Asia Were Gathered Together. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/the canons of the synod.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/chapter_vii_letters_of_the_emperors.htm"><span class="l">Letters of the Emperors Valentinianus and Valens, Written to the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> emperors, ever august, augustly victorious, Valentinianus, Valens, and Gratianus,<br> [683] to the bishops of Asia, Phrygia, Carophrygia <b>Pacatiana</b>, [684] greeting <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter vii letters of the emperors.htm</font><p><a href="/library/killen/the_ancient_church/chapter_i_the_new_testament.htm"><span class="l">The New Testament</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The first Epistle to Timothy is dated "from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city<br> of Phrygia <b>Pacatiana</b>;" but it is well known that Phrygia was not divided into <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../killen/the ancient church/chapter i the new testament.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/chapter_viii_synodical_epistle_of_the.htm"><span class="l">Synodical Epistle of the Synod in Illyricum Concerning the Faith.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "The bishops of Illyricum to the churches of God, and bishops of the dioceses of<br> Asia, of Phrygia, and Carophrygia <b>Pacatiana</b>, greeting in the Lord. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter viii synodical epistle of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_seven_ecumenical_councils/historical_introduction_4.htm"><span class="l">Historical Introduction.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Laodicea at which the Synod met is Laodicea in Phrygia <b>Pacatiana</b>, also called<br> Laodicea ad Lycum, and to be carefully distinguished from the Laodicea in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/historical introduction 4.htm</font><p><a href="/library/basil/basil_letters_and_select_works/ix_unbroken_friendships.htm"><span class="l">Unbroken Friendships.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But in Letter cciv., placed in 375, Basil claims both the Phrygias, ie<br> <b>Pacatiana</b> and Salutaris, as being in communion with him. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../basil/basil letters and select works/ix unbroken friendships.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_seven_ecumenical_councils/"><span class="l">The Seven Ecumenical Councils</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Canons of the Synod Held in the City of Laodicea, in Phrygia <b>Pacatiana</b>, in which<br> Many Blessed Fathers from Divers Provinces of Asia Were Gathered Together. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/pacatiana.htm"><span class="l"><b>Pacatiana</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>PACATIANA</b>. pa-ka-ti-a'-na, pak-a-ti'-a-<br> na (Pakatiane): About 295 AD, when the province of Asia was <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pacatiana.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pace.htm"><span class="l">Pace (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pace.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pa'arai.htm"><span class="l">Pa'arai (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Pa'arai. Paarai, Pa'arai. <b>Pacatiana</b> . <b>...</b> 2 Samuel 23:35 Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai<br> the Arbite, (See RSV). Paarai, Pa'arai. <b>Pacatiana</b> . 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