Methodius II of Constantinople

His All Holiness
Methodius II
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
Church Church of Constantinople
Diocese Constantinople
See Ecumenical Patriarchate
Installed 1240
Term ended 1240
Predecessor Germanus II
Successor Manuel II
Personal details
Denomination Eastern Orthodox Church
Occupation Ecumenical Patriarch

Methodios II (Greek: Μεθόδιος Β΄) served as Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (in exile due to the Fourth Crusade) for three months in 1240, when he died. He succeeded Germanus II.

Before he was elected Patriarch, he was abbot of the Hyacinth Monastery in Nicaea. His short patriarchy didn't let him to contribute importantly.

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