Gerasimus II of Constantinople

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Gerasimus II (Greek Γεράσιμος Β') was a clergyman of the 17th century who served as Patriarch of Constantinople.

Gerasimus, whose surname in the world was Kakavelas, was born on the island of Chios to a Cretan family. He served as Bishop of Proilavo in Bulgaria from 1655 till 1658 when he transferred to the See of Tornovo. On August 14, 1673 he succeeded Dionysius IV as Patriarch of Constantinople. He held that position until December 1674.

In 1676, Gerasimus tried to get elected Patriarch once more but failed. He left, first for Andros, then for Naxos.

He died on Naxos on February 6, 1689.