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Eliya I

d. 1049

Syriac bishop (-1049)

Patriarch

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About Eliya I

Eliya I was a patriarch.

Eliya I was Patriarch of the Church of the East from 1028 to 1049. He is also known as the author of an early grammar of Syriac written around the year 1000.

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Important facts

Died

6 May 1049

Occupation

Patriarch

Also known as

Elias of Tirhan, Elijah of Tirhan I

Frequently asked questions

Who was Eliya I?

Syriac bishop (-1049)

When did Eliya I die?

Eliya I died on 6 May 1049.

What was Eliya I's occupation?

Eliya I was a patriarch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eliya I

· Wikidata: Q5362044

· DBpedia: Eliya I of Seleucia-Ctesiphon

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eliya I. https://biography.guide/eliya-i/

MLA: "Eliya I." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eliya-i/.

Chicago: "Eliya I." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eliya-i/.

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