Patriarch Sophoronius III of Constantinople

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Sophronius III was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1863 to 1866. In 1870 he was elected Patriarch of Alexandria as a compromise candidate in a disputed election. He served there as Sophronius IV until his death in 1899.


Preceded by
Joachim II
Patriarch of Constantinople
18631866
Succeeded by
Gregory VI (restored)

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Preceded by
Nicanor
Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria
18701899
Succeeded by
Photius

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