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'''Joachim II''' was [[List of Constantinople patriarchs|Ecumenical Patriarch]] for two terms.
 
'''Joachim II''' was [[List of Constantinople patriarchs|Ecumenical Patriarch]] for two terms.
  
Joachim II was born Ioannis Kokkodis, in [[1802]], in the village of Kallimasia, [[Chios]].
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Joachim II was born Ioannis Kokkodis, in [[1802]], in the village of [[Kallimasia]], [[Chios]].
 
He studied for the priesthood in [[Constantinople]] and, at age 25 was appointed Bishop of Driinoupolis in [[Epirus]]. In [[1835]], he was moved to the See of [[Ioannina]] and in [[1845]] to that of Cyzicus in [[Asia Minor]].
 
He studied for the priesthood in [[Constantinople]] and, at age 25 was appointed Bishop of Driinoupolis in [[Epirus]]. In [[1835]], he was moved to the See of [[Ioannina]] and in [[1845]] to that of Cyzicus in [[Asia Minor]].
  
 
Ioachim II was elected Patriarch of Constantinople on [[October 4]], [[1860]]. He ignored the ecclesiastical reforms of his day and was removed from office on [[July 9]], [[1863]]. He spent the next ten years of his life in [[Artaki]], the seat of the Cyzicus bishopric until [[November 23]], [[1873]] when he was recalled to the Ecumenical throne. He ruled until his death, on [[August 4]], [[1878]].
 
Ioachim II was elected Patriarch of Constantinople on [[October 4]], [[1860]]. He ignored the ecclesiastical reforms of his day and was removed from office on [[July 9]], [[1863]]. He spent the next ten years of his life in [[Artaki]], the seat of the Cyzicus bishopric until [[November 23]], [[1873]] when he was recalled to the Ecumenical throne. He ruled until his death, on [[August 4]], [[1878]].
  
Under Patriarch Joachim II, a religious school was founded in Phanari while several other institutions including the Patriarch's residence, the insane asylum and the [[Great School of the Nation]] were housed in better buildings. The Patriarch himself donated 200 sovereigns for the establishment of a school for girls which was in operation from [[1882]] until [[1972]].
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Under Patriarch Joachim II, a religious school was founded in [[Phanari]] while several other institutions including the Patriarch's residence, the insane asylum and the [[Great School of the Nation]] were housed in better buildings. The Patriarch himself donated 200 sovereigns for the establishment of a school for girls which was in operation from [[1882]] until [[1972]].
  
 
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[[Category:1802 births|Joachim II]]
 
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[[Category:1878 deaths|Joachim II]]
 
[[Category:Ecumenical Patriarchs|Joachim II]]
 
[[Category:Ecumenical Patriarchs|Joachim II]]

Latest revision as of 12:55, December 29, 2008

Joachim II was Ecumenical Patriarch for two terms.

Joachim II was born Ioannis Kokkodis, in 1802, in the village of Kallimasia, Chios. He studied for the priesthood in Constantinople and, at age 25 was appointed Bishop of Driinoupolis in Epirus. In 1835, he was moved to the See of Ioannina and in 1845 to that of Cyzicus in Asia Minor.

Ioachim II was elected Patriarch of Constantinople on October 4, 1860. He ignored the ecclesiastical reforms of his day and was removed from office on July 9, 1863. He spent the next ten years of his life in Artaki, the seat of the Cyzicus bishopric until November 23, 1873 when he was recalled to the Ecumenical throne. He ruled until his death, on August 4, 1878.

Under Patriarch Joachim II, a religious school was founded in Phanari while several other institutions including the Patriarch's residence, the insane asylum and the Great School of the Nation were housed in better buildings. The Patriarch himself donated 200 sovereigns for the establishment of a school for girls which was in operation from 1882 until 1972.