Metrophanes II.

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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
Joseph II Patriarch of Constantinople
1440–1443
Gregory III.