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Dalmatius of Constantinople

356 – 436

Byzantine saint

Priest Archimandrite
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About Dalmatius of Constantinople

Lived 356 – 436 (aged 79–80). Dalmatius of Constantinople was a Byzantine priest and archimandrite.

Dalmatius, Dalmatus, or Dalmatos (; died AD 440) was archimandrite of the Dalmatian Monastery in Constantinople. He also held the title Archimandrite of the Monasteries, making him the city's chief monk.

Dalmatius served in the second company of Guards under Theodosius the Great. He was married with a family. Experiencing a call to monastic life, he received instruction from Isaac of Dalmatia.

Like most of the city's monks, he was an opponent of the Nestorian heresy, and he played an important role in the downfall of Nestorius. Following Cyril of Alexandria's instructions, Dalmatius led an army of monks to the palace of Theodosius II, and shouted abuse against him, because he had sided with the Nestorians and annulled the First Council of Ephesus. Because this was the first time Dalmatius had left his monastery in 48 years, the emperor was astonished to see the holy man abroad and granted his request to hear Cyril's case, which led ultimately to Cyril's vindication.

The feast day of Saint Dalmatius is August 3.

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Born
356
Birth century
Died
436
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Also known as
Delmatius of Constantinople, Delmatios of Constantinople, Dalmatius, Dalmatus, Dalmatos

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dalmatius of Constantinople?

Byzantine saint

When was Dalmatius of Constantinople born?

Dalmatius of Constantinople was born in 356.

When did Dalmatius of Constantinople die?

Dalmatius of Constantinople died in 436.

What was Dalmatius of Constantinople's occupation?

Dalmatius of Constantinople was a priest and archimandrite.

What nationality was Dalmatius of Constantinople?

Dalmatius of Constantinople was Byzantine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dalmatius of Constantinople

· Wikidata: Q3012524

· DBpedia: Dalmatius of Constantinople

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