Metrophanes of Constantinople
Our father among the saints Metrophanes of Constantinople was the Bishop of Byzantium from 306 to 314. He was the first patriarch of Constantinople, and his feast day is June 4. His father (Dometius) and brother (Probus) also served as bishops of Byzantium.
It has been said that Constantine the Great, moved by Metrophanes' piety, was inspired to choose Constantinople as the new capital of the Eastern Empire.
Due to poor health, Metrophanes was unable to participate in the First Ecumenical Council, and reposed in 325.
| Metrophanes of Constantinople | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by: Probus |
Patriarch of Constantinople 306 – 314 |
Succeeded by: Alexander |
External link
- Biography of Metrophanes at the official site of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
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