Cosmas III of Constantinople | |
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Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
Church | Church of Constantinople |
In office | 1714 – 1716 |
Predecessor | Cyprianus of Constantinople |
Successor | Jeremias III of Constantinople |
Personal details | |
Born | unknown |
Died | 1736 |
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Cosmas II may refer to:
Patriarch Cosmas II may refer to:
Patriarch Cosmas may refer to:
Eastern Orthodox Church titles | ||
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Preceded by Cyprianus | Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople 1714–1716 | Succeeded by Jeremias III |
Preceded by Samuel | Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria 1712–1714 | Succeeded by Cosmas III |
Preceded by Samuel | Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria 1723–1736 | Succeeded by Matthew |
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