List of Greek Orthodox Patriarchs of Antioch

This article is about Patriarchs of the (Greek) Orthodox Church since 518. For Patriarchs prior to 518, see List of Patriarchs of Antioch. For Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarchs of Antioch from 1724, see List of Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarchs of Antioch.

The Patriarch of Antioch is one of the Eastern Orthodox patriarchs, sometimes called the Greek Patriarch of Antioch to distinguish from the Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch.

Greek Patriarchs of Antioch from 518 to 1724

After 1098, the Patriarchate was in exile, at first at Constantinople, having been replaced by a Latin Patriarch.

With Theodosius, the Patriachate returned to Antioch.

With Ignatius, the Patriachate transferred to Damascus.

The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch split into two factions in 1724 as the Melkite Greek Catholic Church broke communion with the Orthodox Church and established communion with the Catholic Church (see List of Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarchs of Antioch)

Greek Orthodox Patriarchs of Antioch after 1724

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