Euthymius II of Constantinople
Euthymius II of Constantinople | |
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Church of Constantinople | |
In office | 25 October 1410 – 29 March 1416 |
Predecessor | Matthew I of Constantinople |
Successor | Joseph II of Constantinople |
Personal details | |
Born | ? |
Died | 29 March 1416 |
Euthymius II (
patriarch of Constantinople
in 1410–16.
He became a monk at a young age and was soon after ordained a priest. He distinguished himself for his theological and rhetorical abilities, which he employed in defence of
Stoudios Monastery.[1]
Eventually, Euthymius advanced to the post of protosynkellos, after which he became patriarch of Constantinople. During his tenure, he endeavoured to remove the Church from imperial control and act autonomously. Of his writings, only a philosophical treatise "On being and not being" and two letters survive.[1] Euthymius II died on 29 March 1416.
References
- ^ a b c Εὐθύμιος Β´ (in Greek). Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Retrieved 22 April 2014.