Metrophanes II.
Metrophanes II. († August 1, 1443 ) was Patriarch of Constantinople and successor of Joseph II from 1440 to 1443, and in the first circular after his election, supported by Emperor John VIII. , He also announced the union decided in 1439 at the Council of Ferrara-Florence Rome. However, he insisted on maintaining the Greek rite.
predecessor | Office | successor |
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Joseph II |
Patriarch of Constantinople 1440–1443 |
Gregory III. |
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Metrophanes II. |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Patriarch of Constantinople |
DATE OF BIRTH | 14th century or 15th century |
DATE OF DEATH | August 1, 1443 |