Parthenius III of Constantinople
Parthenius III (Greek: Παρθένιος; died 24 March 1657) was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople in 1656–1657. In 1657 he was charged with treason by the Ottoman Sultan and hanged, after refusing to abjure his own Christian faith. He is hence revered as New Hieromartyr Parthenius III and his feast day in the Eastern Orthodox Church is March 24.
Parthenius III | |
|---|---|
| Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
| Church | Church of Constantinople |
| Appointed | 26 July 1656 |
| Term ended | 24 March 1657 |
| Predecessor | Joannicius II |
| Successor | Gabriel II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | unknown Island of Lesvos |
| Died | 24 March 1657 Istanbul |
| Previous post(s) | Metropolitan of Chios |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | March 24 |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church |
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