Patriarch of Antioch

The Patriarch of Antioch is a leading bishop in Christianity, specifically within Eastern Orthodox, Syriac Orthodox, and some Catholic traditions. Historically, Antioch was a major early Christian center (modern-day Turkey/Syria), and its patriarch is considered one of the highest-ranking church authorities in the Eastern Christian world. The patriarch oversees church communities, clergy, and faith practices in the region or tradition associated with Antioch. This role combines spiritual leadership, administrative duties, and maintaining doctrinal unity, serving as a key figure connecting local churches to broader church authority and heritage.