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Patriarch Parthenius I of Alexandria

1650 – 1688

Greek Patriarch of Alexandria from 1678 to 1688

Eastern Orthodox priest
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About Patriarch Parthenius I of Alexandria

Lived 1650 – 1688 (aged 37–38). Patriarch Parthenius I of Alexandria was a Turkish eastern Orthodox priest.

Parthenius I served as Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria between 1678 and 1688. Prior to being the Patriarch, he served as Metropolitan of Nazareth. He suffered a serious injury in an earthquake in 1688 and died later that year in Smyrna, in Asia Minor.

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Important facts

Born
1650
Birth century
17th century
Died
30 June 1688, İzmir
Occupation
Eastern Orthodox priest
Nationality
Ottoman Empire
Positions held
Patriarch of Alexandria

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Patriarch Parthenius I of Alexandria?

Greek Patriarch of Alexandria from 1678 to 1688

When was Patriarch Parthenius I of Alexandria born?

Patriarch Parthenius I of Alexandria was born in 1650.

When did Patriarch Parthenius I of Alexandria die?

Patriarch Parthenius I of Alexandria died on 30 June 1688 in İzmir.

What was Patriarch Parthenius I of Alexandria's occupation?

Patriarch Parthenius I of Alexandria was an eastern Orthodox priest.

What nationality was Patriarch Parthenius I of Alexandria?

Patriarch Parthenius I of Alexandria was Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Patriarch Parthenius I of Alexandria

· Wikidata: Q4346144

· DBpedia: Parthenius I of Alexandria

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