Turkish city on the Orantes river that was an early centre of Christianity (7)

I believe the answer is:

antioch

(Other definitions for antioch that I've seen before include "Ancient name for Antakya in Turkey" , "early Christian centre" , "Place for early Christians" , "Ancient Syrian city" , "Ancient city now Antakya" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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