# Cilicia #

## Facts: ##

Cilicia was a small Roman province located in the southeastern part of what is now the modern-day country of Turkey. It borders the Aegean Sea.

* The apostle Paul was a citizen from the city of Tarsus located in Cilicia.
* Paul spent several years in Cilicia after his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus.
* Some of the Jews from Cilicia were among those who confronted Stephen and influenced the people to stone him to death.

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(See also: [Paul](../other/paul.md) **·** [Stephen](../other/stephen.md) **·** [Tarsus](../other/tarsus.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 06:8-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/06/08)
* [Acts 15:39-41](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/15/39)
* [Acts 27:3-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/27/03)
* [Galatians 01:21-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gal/01/21)