What title did the ruler of the Diocese of the East hold in Antioch?
Count of the Orient
Duke of the East
Patriarch of Antioch
Archbishop of Antioch
Answer
From the early fourth century, Antioch was the seat of the Count of the Orient, who was the head of the Diocese of the East. This position made Antioch an important center of power and influence in the region.
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