About Demetrius of Antioch
Born 200. Demetrius of Antioch was a presbyter.
Demetrius of Antioch was patriarch of Antioch in the 3rd century AD. In 253 he was taken to Persia as a captive by Shapur I, where he became the first bishop of Gundeshapur. Despite being far from his original see, Demetrius was not replaced as patriarch of Antioch until Paul of Samosata became Patriarch in 260.
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Who was Demetrius of Antioch?
bishop of Antiochia, 3rd century
When was Demetrius of Antioch born?
Demetrius of Antioch was born in 200.
What was Demetrius of Antioch's occupation?
Demetrius of Antioch was a presbyter.
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