Julian was born in the 6th century, and became a monk at the Monastery of Qenneshre,[5] where he likely learnt Greek.[6] He served as syncellus (secretary) to Patriarch Peter III, and was elected as his successor as patriarch in 591.[7] It is suggested that Julian was opposed to the doctrine of tritheism, like the Patriarch Peter,[7] and this may have influenced his election.[8] He was consecrated by the bishop John of Tella.[9] Julian served as patriarch until his death on 9 July 594/595.[2][5]
Works
Julian wrote a commentary on the works of Patriarch Peter III, in which he clarified errors, and responded to misgivings regarding the works expressed by Sergius the Armenian, archbishop of Edessa, and his brother John.[5]
References
Notes
^Julian is counted as either Julian I as the first Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch by that name,[1] or Julian II, after Julian (r. 471–475/476).[2]
Allen, Pauline (2011). "Episcopal Succession in Antioch in the Sixth Century". In Johan Leemans; Peter Van Nuffelen; Shawn W. J. Keough; Carla Nicolaye (eds.). Episcopal Elections in Late Antiquity. Walter de Gruyter GmbH. p. 23-39.
Barsoum, Ephrem (2003). The Scattered Pearls: A History of Syriac Literature and Sciences. Translated by Matti Moosa (2nd ed.). Gorgias Press.
