Methodius II of Constantinople

Methodius II of Constantinople
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
Church Church of Constantinople
In office 1240
Predecessor Germanus II of Constantinople
Successor Manuel II of Constantinople
Personal details
Born ?
Died 1240

Methodios II (Greek: Μεθόδιος Β΄), (? – 1240) served as Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (in exile due to the Fourth Crusade) for three months in 1240, when he died. He succeeded Germanus II.

Before he was elected Patriarch, he was abbot of the Hyacinth Monastery in Nicaea. His short patriarchy didn't let him to contribute importantly.

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