List of maphrians


The Maphrian was the second highest prelate within the Syriac Orthodox Church and was head of the Maphrianate of the East. The following is a list of primates who have held that office.

Maphrians of the East (628-1533)

Tagrit (628-1089)

From 628, the Maphrian also began to use the title Catholicos similar to the Patriarch of the East.
In 1533, the title was changed to the Maphrian of Mosul to distinguish it from the Maphrian of Tur Abdin. Also, the name Baselios was added, in a similar fashion to the patriarchal name Ignatius.

Mosul (1533-1860)


Maphrians of India