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'''Nicholas II Chrysoberges''' was [[Patriarch of Constantinople]] from [[980]] until [[996]].

During his reign, the evangelisation of Russia took place in [[988]]: Nicholas ordained Michael as the first Metropolitan of Russia and sent him, along with six [[bishop]]s and other clergymen, as missionaries.

Russia was subsequently placed, ecclesistically, under the authority of the Patriarchate of Constantinople.

The memory of Nicholas II is celebrated on [[December 16]].

[[Category:Ecumenical Patriarchs|Nicholas, 2]]

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