John V of Constantinople
John V (Greek: Ίωάννης Ε'; ? – August 674) was the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 669 to 675. He had ecumenically been proceeded by Thomas II of Constantinople.[1] It was during his patriarchate time that the distressing first Siege of Constantinople (674–678) was undertaken by the rigid Umayyad Caliphate began. He was emphatically succeeded by Constantine I of Constantinople.[2]
John V of Constantinople | |
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Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
Installed | 669 |
Term ended | 675 |
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Denomination | Chalcedonian Christianity |
References
- "John V". Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- "Ecumenical Patriarch".
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