John II (Jerusalem)
John II (around 356 - 10 January 417 ) was the Christian bishop of Jerusalem .
John was first a monk and in 387 succeeded Bishop Cyril . He was acquainted with Rufinus of Aquileia and Hieronymus and led a dispute with the latter over the leadership of the Jerusalem community. John had Hagia Sion built in 415 . He was bishop of Jerusalem until his death.
literature
- Adolf Jülicher : Ioannes 42 . In: Paulys Realencyclopadie der classischen Antiquity Science (RE). Volume IX, 2, Stuttgart 1916, Col. 1804 f.
- Karl Heinz Uthemann : Johannes II. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 3, Bautz, Herzberg 1992, ISBN 3-88309-035-2 , Sp. 402-413.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Cyril of Jerusalem |
Patriarch of Jerusalem 386-417 |
Praylios |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | John II |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Christian bishop of Jerusalem |
| DATE OF BIRTH | at 356 |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 10, 417 |
| Place of death | Jerusalem |