Leo of Constantinople
Leo Styppes (Greek: Λέων Στυππῆς; died January 12, 1143) was Patriarch of Constantinople from 1134 until his death in 1143. He was a presbyter at Hagia Sophia before his ascension. He reigned uneventfully during the rule of Byzantine emperor John II Comnenus.
Leo of Constantinople | |
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| Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
| Church | Church of Constantinople |
| In office | May 1134 – January 1143 |
| Predecessor | John IX of Constantinople |
| Successor | Michael II of Constantinople |
| Personal details | |
| Died | January 12, 1143 |
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