Why were the other four patriarchs unlikely to accept the bishop of Rome's claim
that he was the father and leader of the Church?
The patriarchs each thought that they should be the father and
leader of the church.
The patriarchs wanted to maintain authority over the people under
them.
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Previous tradition, including writings from popes, had stated that
there was no patriarch with authority over other patriarchs.
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The patriarchs wanted to maintain their own status and position as
the leaders of the Church.
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The patriarchs did not believe that the bishop of Rome should have
authority to be a patriarch.