Callinicus I of Constantinople | |
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| Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
Icon of Saint Callinicus I | |
| See | Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople |
| Installed | August 693 |
| Term ended | August 705 |
| Predecessor | Paul III of Constantinople |
| Successor | Kyros of Constantinople |
| Personal details | |
| Died | November 711 |
| Denomination | Chalcedonian Christianity |
Callinicus I of Constantinople (Greek: Καλλινίκος; died November 711) was theEcumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 693 to 705.[1]
Callinicus I helped to depose EmperorJustinian II and placeLeontius on the Byzantine throne.
Upon Justinian II's triumphant return toConstantinople and reinstatement as Emperor, Callinicus I was arrested andblinded before being imprisoned in a monastery.[2]
He is recognized as asaint by theEastern Orthodox Church; hisfeast day is celebrated on 23 August.
| Titles of Chalcedonian Christianity | ||
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| Preceded by | Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople 693 – 705 | Succeeded by |
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