About Martyrius of Antioch
Lived 450 – 471 (aged 20–21). Martyrius of Antioch was a Byzantine patriarch, presbyter and bishop.
Martyrius of Antioch was Patriarch of Antioch from 459 to 471. A Chalcedonian, his patriarchate was dominated by strife between the Chalcedonians and Non-Chalcedonians.
Martyrius was deposed by prominent Non-Chalcedonian Peter the Fuller in 470, the latter supported by Zeno, a general and son-in-law of Byzantine Emperor Leo I. Martyrius fled to Constantinople, where he was supported by Patriarch Gennadius of Constantinople, whose influence with Leo I secured Martyrius's brief restoration. However, Peter the Fuller soon forced out Martyrius again, himself occupying the patriarchate once more. Martyrius again appealed to Leo I, who again deposed Peter the Fuller, this time in favor of a new Chalcedonian successor, Julian of Antioch.
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Who was Martyrius of Antioch?
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When was Martyrius of Antioch born?
Martyrius of Antioch was born in 450.
When did Martyrius of Antioch die?
Martyrius of Antioch died in 471.
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Martyrius of Antioch was a patriarch, presbyter and bishop.
What nationality was Martyrius of Antioch?
Martyrius of Antioch was Byzantine.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Martyrius of Antioch
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