Methodius II of Constantinople
Ecumenical Patriarch in 1240
About Methodius II of Constantinople
Lived 1150 – 1240 (aged 89–90). Methodius II of Constantinople was a Byzantine.
Methodius II of Constantinople (Greek: Μεθόδιος; died 1240) served as Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (in exile due to the Fourth Crusade) for three months in 1240, when he died. He succeeded Germanus II.
Before he was elected Patriarch, he was abbot of the Hyacinth Monastery in Nicaea. His short patriarchy did not let him make important contributions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Methodius II of Constantinople?
Ecumenical Patriarch in 1240
When was Methodius II of Constantinople born?
Methodius II of Constantinople was born in 1150.
When did Methodius II of Constantinople die?
Methodius II of Constantinople died in 1240 in Istanbul.
What nationality was Methodius II of Constantinople?
Methodius II of Constantinople was Byzantine.
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