Antioch
noun
a city in southern Turkey: capital of the ancient kingdom of Syria 300–64 b.c.
Antiochian
-
a word derived from
Antioch.
Example Sentences
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Churches in the Greek and Antiochian traditions, along with the Orthodox Church in America, observed Christmas on Dec. 25.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2024
Park in the rear of St. Luke’s or next door at Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church. www.serbfestdc.com. 301-299-2704.
From Washington Post ● May 12, 2017
Monessen today is home to four Orthodox churches: one Greek, one Ukrainian, one Russian and St. Michael, an Antiochian parish.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 22, 2017
In 1994, parishioners at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cicero said they witnessed tears streaming from the eyes of Mary in an icon of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2016
This creed was probably composed by Theodoret of Cyrus, and was sent by Count Johannes to the Emperor Theodosius in 431 as expressing the teaching of the Antiochian party.
From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Joseph Cullen Ayer
