George I of Constantinople
George I (Greek: Γεώργιος Α'; ? – January or February 686) was the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 679 to 686.[1] He was succeeded, after a one-year bishopric and interlude of a reign by patriarch Theodore I of Constantinople, by His All-Holiness Paul III of Constantinople.[2]
Saint George I | |
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Patriarch of Constantinople | |
Born | c. 7th century Unknown |
Died | 686 Constantinople (modern-day İstanbul, Turkey) |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church |
Feast | August 18 |
George I of Constantinople | |
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Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
Installed | 679 |
Term ended | 686 |
Predecessor | St. Theodore I |
Successor | Paul III |
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Denomination | Chalcedonian Christianity |
George is commemorated in the Eastern Orthodox Church as a saint, with his feast day being August 18.[3]
References
- "List of Patriarchs". Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- "Ecumenical Patriarch".
- "Saint George, Patriarch of Constantinople". www.oca.org. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
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