Cyril III of Constantinople

Cyril III (Greek: Κύριλλος Γ΄), surnamed Spanos (Σπανός), was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople for two short terms in 1652 and 1654. He hailed from Xanthi and also served as bishop of Corinth (1655-1675)Philippopolis and Tarnovo.

Eastern Orthodox Church titles
Preceded by
Joannicius II
Joannicius II
Patriarch of Constantinople
1652
1654
Succeeded by
Athanasius III
Paisius I
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