John III (Jerusalem)
John III († April 20, 524 ) was an Orthodox bishop and Patriarch of Jerusalem from 516 until his death .
Life
John was the son of a bishop of Sebaste in Samaria named Marcian . He is said to have been a student of the monk's father Sabas .
As a patriarch, he put all opponents of the Council of Chalcedon with the anathema . During his episcopate, the Akakian schism was ended.
Web links
- A. Mertens: John III, bishop of Jerusalem. In: Who Was a Christian in th Holy Land? Archived from the original on March 3, 2016 ; accessed on June 17, 2015 .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Elias I. |
Patriarch of Jerusalem 516-524 |
Peter |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | John III |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem (516-524) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 5th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | unsure: Sebaste |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 20, 524 |