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Sylvester of Antioch

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Sylvester of Antioch
NationalitySyrian
OccupationClergyman

Sylvester (Patriarche Sylvesteros I Dabbas) was Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch (1724–1766), the first patriarch after the Catholic schism. He is the nephew of Patriarch Athanasius III Dabbas.

Literature

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  • Hage, Wolfgang (2007). Das orientalische Christentum. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer Verlag. ISBN 9783170176683.
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Preceded by Eastern Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch
1724–1766
Succeeded by