Church Structure & Jurisdictions
Patriarchate of Antioch
One of the four ancient patriarchates, founded by the Apostles Peter and Paul. Based in Damascus, Syria. Primarily Arabic-speaking. Has a significant diaspora, especially in the Americas (Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America). Known for its missionary spirit and openness.
Sources
- Acts 11:26 (Antioch, where followers were first called Christians) the Greek New Testament
- Timothy Ware, The Orthodox Church archive.org