Sisinios II
Sisinios II (Greek Πατριάρχης Σισίνιος Β΄ ; † August 24, 998 ) was Patriarch of Constantinople from 996 to 998.
Life
Sisinios enjoyed a high level of education and received a master's degree . He wasn't a clergyman. On April 12, 996 he was elected Patriarch of Constantinople.
Sisinios wrote a treatise on marriage and divorce according to the orthodox understanding. He was also the author of a text on the martyrs Cyricus and Julitus and on St. Michael of Chona.
He died on August 24, 998.
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- Johannes Skylitzes : Synopsis Historiôn
- Yahya of Antioch : Annales
Web links
- Sisinios II (Greek) (website of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople)
Remarks
- ↑ Yahya of Antioch wrote that he came into office at Easter in the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Basil II .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas II Chrysoberges |
Patriarch of Constantinople 996–998 |
Sergios II |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Sisinios II |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Πατριάρχης Σισίνιος Β΄ |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Patriarch of Constantinople (996–998) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 10th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 24, 998 |