Antiokhene

Antiokhene refers to something or someone originating from or related to Antioch, an ancient city in Syria, now Antakya, Turkey. The term can be applied in various historical and cultural contexts. Historically, Antiokhene refers to inhabitants of Antioch, a major Hellenistic and Roman city renowned for its culture, trade, and intellectual life. The city was a significant center in the Seleucid Empire and later a prominent Roman province capital.

In a religious context, Antiokhene can describe the Christian tradition that developed in Antioch, often referred to as the Antiochene School of theology. This school was characterized by its literal interpretation of scripture and its Christology, which emphasized the distinctness of Christ's divine and human natures. Key figures associated with this tradition include Theodore of Mopsuestia and Nestorius. The liturgical rites and theological interpretations stemming from Antioch also form a distinct part of Eastern Christianity.

Linguistically, the term might also relate to the ancient dialect of Greek spoken in Antioch, or more broadly to cultural influences that emanated from the city. The legacy of Antiokhene culture and thought has had a lasting impact on the development of Western and Eastern civilizations.