Historical FigureSyrian
Flavian of Antioch
Patriarch of Antioch, key figure in early Christian church history
Biography
Late 4th-century Christian bishop and patriarch of Antioch. He was a significant religious figure during the early Christian church and involved in major theological disputes.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
Syrian
Died
449
Thinking about the name
Flavian
Latin origin
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