Paul II or Paul the Black of Alexandria was the Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch during 550—575. He became a monk at the Outer Monastery of Gubba Baraya. He studied the literatures of both the Greek and the Syriac languages. He later became a secretary to the Patriarch Theodosius I of Alexandria. He was deposed around 575 for his involvement with Melkites. He is believed to have died in the year of 581.[1]
Preceded by Sergius of Tella |
Syrian Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch 550—575 |
Succeeded by Peter III |
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