Patriarch Macedonius: (628-640) The Jews tortured Anastasius II, successor of the two apostles, captured him, tortured him, and dragged him through the streets of Antioch on the run, and he died as a martyr.

Confusion and decadence: The wars of the seventh century led to confusion and confusion, and barbarian attacks made matters worse. The movements of families and clans increased, and families became mixed up