Antiochus of Palestine was a 7th-century Christian monk, theologian, and writer from the Byzantine Empire. Originally from the vicinity of Ancyra, he lived as a solitary before serving as an archimandrite at the Mar Saba lavra near Jerusalem. During his lifetime, he witnessed the Persian invasion of Palestine and the subsequent destruction of his home region. He is primarily recognized for his literary contributions, specifically his efforts to preserve sacred texts and historical accounts for displaced monastic communities during times of conflict.