Urchristentum
The [[Eastern Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch]] moved its headquarters to [[Damascus]] in the 13th century, during the reign of the [[Egypt]]ian [[Mamluk|Mamelukes]], conquerors of [[Syria]]. Christian community had flourished in Damascus since [[Apostolic Age|apostolic]] times ([[Acts of the Apostles|Acts]] 9). However, the patriarchate is still called the Patriarchate of Antioch.