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In medieval times the Archdiocese of Milan used the example of Cyprus Church in order to become more independent from Rome by claiming Apostle Barnabas as founder (Cyprus Church claimed in 5th century that it was founded by Apostle Barnabas too in order to get rid of the supremacy of the Patriarchate of Antioch)
WI More Archdioceses followed Cyprus and Milan's example and become independent from Rome during medieval times (by claiming an Apostle as their founder...)? How is that altering History? Any thoughts? Could this had fractured Catholic Church into numerous local "Patriarchates"?
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