Baris in Hellesponto, Titular see in Turkey
Baris in Hellesponto is an ancient episcopal see and now a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Diocese of Baris in Hellesponto was established in 1933.
It reflects the historical ecclesiastical jurisdictions during the Byzantine era.
As a titular see, it is assigned to a bishop who does not oversee a diocese with a physical territory.
Baris in Hellesponto bears witness to the religious complexity and history of what is modern-day Turkey.
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Inception
1933
GPS coordinates
40.10218,27.65536
Latest update
August 31, 2026 15:15
