Patriarchs (Bible) Patriarchs (Bible) The patriarchs ( "Avot" or "Abot", singular "Ab" or Aramaic: אבא "Abba") of the Bible, when narrowly defined, are Abraham, his son Isaac, and Isaac's son Jacob, also named Israel, the ancestor of the Israelites. These three figures are referred to collectively as the patriarchs, and the period in which they lived is known as the patriarchal age. They play significant roles in Hebrew scripture during and following their lifetimes. They are used as a significant marker by God in revelations and promises, and continue to play important roles in the Abrahamic faiths. More widely, the term patriarchs
Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America Ethiopian Orthodox Synods, that of Abune Mekorios or that of Abune Mathias. Nevertheless, although the group has no official contact with or recognition by the Coptic Orthodox or Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo churches, it claims to recognize the Coptic Pope Theodore II, and Abuna Merkorios of the Ethiopian Orthodox Synod in Exile as legitimate patriarchs. Independent Bishops: An International Directory". Edited by Gary L. Ward, Bertil Persson, Alan Bain. Preface by J. Gordon Melton. Apogee Books, Penobscot Building, Detroit, Michigan 48226, U.S.A. Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America