Neokoros

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In ancient Greece, a prestigious and sacred office associated with the custody of a temple. Under the Roman Empire, the “neocrate” became a distinction awarded to entire cities that had built temples to the Roman emperors or had established cults of members of the imperial family.

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  • Neokoros

    A neokoros was a sacred office in Ancient Greece associated with the custody of a temple. Under the Roman Empire, the Neocorate became a distinction awarded to cities that had built temples to worship Roman Emperors.

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