Meletius III of Constantinople
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople in 1845
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Meletius III of Constantinople (Greek: Μελέτιος; 1772 - 28 November 1845) was the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 18 April 1845 until his death several months later on 28 November.[1][2] He was born at the island of Kea in 1772.
ChurchChurch of Constantinople
In office18 April – 28 November 1845
PredecessorGermanus IV of Constantinople
SuccessorAnthimus VI of Constantinople
Meletius III of Constantinople | |
|---|---|
| Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
| Church | Church of Constantinople |
| In office | 18 April – 28 November 1845 |
| Predecessor | Germanus IV of Constantinople |
| Successor | Anthimus VI of Constantinople |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1772 |
| Died | 28 November 1845 (aged 72–73) |
| Denomination | Eastern Orthodoxy |
He was originally known as Meletius of Cyzicus.[3] He succeeded Patriarch Germanus IV, who had resigned under pressure from the Ottoman government; after Meletius’ death, the post went to Anthimus VI.[3]
