Leo of Constantinople

Leo Styppes (Greek: Λέων Στυππῆς) was Patriarch of Constantinople from 1134 until his death in 1143. He was a presbyter at Hagia Sophia before his ascension. He reigned uneventfully during the rule of Byzantine emperor John II Comnenus.[1]

References

  1. Λέων Στυππῆς (in Greek). Ecumenical Patriarchate. Retrieved 2011-12-24.
Eastern Orthodox Church titles
Preceded by
John IX
Patriarch of Constantinople
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Succeeded by
Michael II Kourkouas
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