George, Bishop of the Arabs
Syriac Orthodox bishop of the Arabs (died 724)
d. Feb 724
George was the Syriac Orthodox bishop of the Arabs around Aleppo and the upper Euphrates from 686 or 687 until his death. A polymath steeped in ancient Greek philosophy, his writings are an important source for Syriac history and theology.
Related people
- Severus Sebokht disciple of · traditional
- Athanasius of Balad disciple of · traditional
- John the Stylite teacher of · traditional
Works
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.