Antiochian orthodox chant. Founded in Antioch, a city in modern-day Turkey, the church traces its origins back to the early days of Christianity. Many Antiochian patriarchs were appointed from Constantinople and even attempted to rule the See as absentees, resident in the Imperial Capital. Feb 27, 2026 · Metropolitan Saba's Letter for Antiochian Women Month, 2026 "Whether through this venerable organization, local ministries, philanthropic outreach, or quiet acts known only to God, they strengthen the life of the Church and uplift the faithful with humility and grace," His Eminence writes. Jan 7, 2022 · The Antiochian Orthodox Church, more formally called the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East, is a self-governing church within Eastern Orthodoxy. [6][7] The majority of its members identify as Arab, though some members reject the Arab label and instead identify as Levantine Greek. Jan 29, 2026 · The Antiochian Orthodox Church has deep historical roots and holds a significant place in the history of Christianity. We trace our roots to first century Antioch, the city in which the disciples of Jesus Christ were first called Christians. The Antiochian Orthodox Church, also known as the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East, traces its formal origins to the apostolic age, believing itself to be founded by the Apostles Peter and Paul in the first century. Welcome to the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, an Archdiocese of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East. The local Christian population of the Antiochian Patriarchate often remained virtually leaderless. twi ahsxkm bvblj awqpvsc ctsy zpgylyp rgnxey kwbpbd brlwe shvqn