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'''Anthony III Studites''' was [[Patriarch of Constantinople]] from [[974]] until [[980]]. | '''Anthony III Studites''' was [[Patriarch of Constantinople]] from [[974]] until [[980]]. | ||
| − | Anthony was elected Patriarch in [[974]], with the full support of emperor [[Ioannes Tzimisces]]. He dedicated himself in compiling a list of biographies of all the saints of the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]. | + | Anthony was elected Patriarch in [[974]], with the full support of emperor [[Ioannes I Tzimisces]]. He dedicated himself in compiling a list of biographies of all the saints of the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]. |
In [[980]], he resigned his office and withdrew to the Studion monastery where he died in [[983]]. | In [[980]], he resigned his office and withdrew to the Studion monastery where he died in [[983]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:11, December 29, 2010
Anthony III Studites was Patriarch of Constantinople from 974 until 980.
Anthony was elected Patriarch in 974, with the full support of emperor Ioannes I Tzimisces. He dedicated himself in compiling a list of biographies of all the saints of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
In 980, he resigned his office and withdrew to the Studion monastery where he died in 983.