Patriarch of Jerusalem
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The term Patriarch of Jerusalem can refer to the holders of one of three offices:
- The Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, who is one of nine highest-ranking Eastern Orthodox bishops, called patriarchs
- The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, who is the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Jerusalem.
- The Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem, who in addition to representing the interests of his own church, is in communion with the other churches of the Oriental Orthodox communion.
All three trace their successions back to James the Just, brother of Jesus, who was head of the first Christian Church in Jerusalem.
Bishop of Jerusalem redirects here. This term can also refer to the Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem.
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