Dionysius II

Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch

Dionysius II - Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch
Born

None
None years ago

Died

April 18th, 909
1116 years ago — None years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Syria

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Served as the Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church from 818 to 845. Oversaw ecclesiastical matters during a period of significant challenges within the church amidst political turmoil. Actively engaged in theological scholarship and church governance. His leadership contributed to the preservation of Syriac Christian traditions and practices.

Oversaw the Syriac Orthodox Church during political turmoil

Contributed to theological scholarship

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