The Patriarchal Day The Day of the establishment of the Holy Throne of Antioch The Universal Syriac Orthodox Church commemorates the establishment of the Holy Apostolic See of Antioch by St. Peter, the head of the Holy Apostles, on February 22.The biblical basis for establishing the Holy Throne of Antioch lies in the Gospel of St. John 21:15-17, in which Christ commands St. Peter to feed His sheep on His behalf. This vital distinction shows that Christ personally entrusted St. Peter and his successors to watch over the Church and to shepherd it on His behalf, something not told to the other Apostles. Antioch Church is regarded as the mother church of all churches. The Syriac Orthodox Church has a rich history that spans over two millennia and is one of the most ancient Christian churches in the world. It originated from the preaching of St. Peter in Antioch, a city in the present-day Turkey, and has a solid biblical connection as it traces its roots back to th...
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