Gregory VII of Constantinople
Gregory VII (Greek: Γρηγόριος Ζʹ; secular name Gregorios Zervoudakis (Ζερβουδάκης); 21 September 1850 – 17 November 1924) was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1923 until 1924. He was the Metroplitan of Chalcedon before being elevated to the patriarchal throne. He imported the New Style Calendar to the Church of Constantinople. He died suddenly of a massive heart attack in 1924.
Gregory VII of Constantinople | |
|---|---|
| Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
| Church | Church of Constantinople |
| In office | 6 December 1923 – 17 November 1924 |
| Predecessor | Meletius IV of Constantinople |
| Successor | Constantine VI of Constantinople |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gregory Zervoudakis 21 September 1850 |
| Died | 17 November 1924 (aged 74) |
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