Nilus of Constantinople

Nilus Kerameus was the Orthodox Patriarch of Constantinople between spring 1380 and 1388.[1] He was a Hesychast.

In 1380 he convened a synod to decide the metropolitanate of Moscow, choosing Bulgarian-born Hesychast Cyprian (1336-1406).

References

  1. Οικουμενικό Πατριαρχείο (in Greek). Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
Eastern Orthodox Church titles
Preceded by
Macarius
Patriarch of Constantinople
1380–1388
Succeeded by
Antony IV
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