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by an unknown fourth-century author. Still, it is useful as a guide to fourth-century Syrian
Christian traditions; it includes a list "concerning the bishops ordained by us in our lifetime." The list then includes "And of Antioch, Evodius, by me, Peter, and Ignatius by Paul." The ninth-century
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visited
Antioch, and some indicate he may have served as leader of the Antiochene Christians, although others do not, and others are unclear. This is complicated because some ancient authors distinguished apostles from bishops, where the apostles (such as Peter) could create bishops but were not
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sought to spread their message to. Pagans would have been familiar with monotheism and the basics of
Judaism as well; Evodius is usually depicted as such a converted pagan. However, no writings attributed to Evodius are extant; if he wrote anything, they were lost and not preserved.
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of Christ (or 72 disciples). Peter's stay in
Antioch and role in its church was expanded, with Evodius his chosen successor when Peter departed for Rome. The date of the end of his episcopacy is usually given as 66 AD, when he was succeeded by
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