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His All-Holiness '''Jeremias III of Constantinople''' was the patriarch of Constantinople for two periods during the eighteenth century, from 1716 to 1726 and from 1732 to 1733. | His All-Holiness '''Jeremias III of Constantinople''' was the patriarch of Constantinople for two periods during the eighteenth century, from 1716 to 1726 and from 1732 to 1733. | ||
| − | It was during Patr. Jeremias' patriarchate that authorization was given by the Ottoman Sultan to rebuilding the [[Church of | + | It was during Patr. Jeremias' patriarchate that authorization was given by the Ottoman Sultan to rebuilding the [[Patriarchal Church of Saint George (Phanar)|"Patriarchal Church and House"]] in Constantinople. The restoration of the church continued under later patriarchs, particularly Patr. Paisius II. |
Patr. Jeremias became involved in the succession to the patriarchal throne of Antioch. In 1724, he interceded in the election of the patriarch succeeding Patr. Athanasius III Dabbas following his death, by declaring the election of Cyril Tanas, who favored re-establishing communion with the [[Roman Catholic Church]], invalid and [[excommunication|excommunicated]] him. In his stead Jeremias appointed Sylvester, a Greek hieromonk, the patriarch, on the basis of his authority over the Antiochian Patriarchate. This move formalized the split within the Church of Antioch between those who were favorable to union with Rome, led by Cyril VI Tanas, and those who were opposed led by Sylvester, thus creating the present day Melkite Greek Catholic Church. | Patr. Jeremias became involved in the succession to the patriarchal throne of Antioch. In 1724, he interceded in the election of the patriarch succeeding Patr. Athanasius III Dabbas following his death, by declaring the election of Cyril Tanas, who favored re-establishing communion with the [[Roman Catholic Church]], invalid and [[excommunication|excommunicated]] him. In his stead Jeremias appointed Sylvester, a Greek hieromonk, the patriarch, on the basis of his authority over the Antiochian Patriarchate. This move formalized the split within the Church of Antioch between those who were favorable to union with Rome, led by Cyril VI Tanas, and those who were opposed led by Sylvester, thus creating the present day Melkite Greek Catholic Church. | ||
Revision as of 03:09, November 27, 2010
His All-Holiness Jeremias III of Constantinople was the patriarch of Constantinople for two periods during the eighteenth century, from 1716 to 1726 and from 1732 to 1733.
It was during Patr. Jeremias' patriarchate that authorization was given by the Ottoman Sultan to rebuilding the "Patriarchal Church and House" in Constantinople. The restoration of the church continued under later patriarchs, particularly Patr. Paisius II.
Patr. Jeremias became involved in the succession to the patriarchal throne of Antioch. In 1724, he interceded in the election of the patriarch succeeding Patr. Athanasius III Dabbas following his death, by declaring the election of Cyril Tanas, who favored re-establishing communion with the Roman Catholic Church, invalid and excommunicated him. In his stead Jeremias appointed Sylvester, a Greek hieromonk, the patriarch, on the basis of his authority over the Antiochian Patriarchate. This move formalized the split within the Church of Antioch between those who were favorable to union with Rome, led by Cyril VI Tanas, and those who were opposed led by Sylvester, thus creating the present day Melkite Greek Catholic Church.
| Jeremias III of Constantinople | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by: Cosmas III |
Patriarch of Constantinople 1716-1726 |
Succeeded by: Paisius II |
| Preceded by: Paisius II |
Patriarch of Constantinople 1732-1733 |
Succeeded by: Serapheim I |
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