Paulinus is a claimant to the See of Antioch from 362 to 388.

He is supported by members of the Eustathian party, and is a rival to Meletius of Antioch.

The Eustathians object to Miletius having been consecrated by Arians, and have begun to meet separately.

Lucifer of Calaris ordains Paulinus as bishop, thus effecting a schism in the orthodox church.