Cosmas II of Constantinople
Cosmas II Atticus (Greek: Κοσμᾶς ὁ Ἀττικός; died after 1147) was Patriarch of Constantinople from April 1146, until February 1147. He was born in Aegina, in Greece, and was a deacon of Hagia Sophia before his ascension, after Michael II Kourkouas abdicated. He was highly respected for his learning and for his holy character. Cosmas reigned during the rule of Byzantine emperor Manuel I Comnenus.
Cosmas II of Constantinople | |
|---|---|
| Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
| Church | Church of Constantinople |
| In office | April 1146 – February 1147 |
| Predecessor | Michael II of Constantinople |
| Successor | Nicholas IV of Constantinople |
| Personal details | |
| Born | ? |
| Died | after 1147 |
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