Maximus III of Constantinople

Maximus III (Greek: Μάξιμος), born Manuel Christonymos (Μανουὴλ Χριστώνυμος; died 3 April 1482), was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1476 to his death in 1482, and a scholar. He is honoured as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and his feast day is November 17.

Maximus III
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
ChurchChurch of Constantinople
Appointedspring 1476 – 3 April 1482
PredecessorRaphael I
SuccessorSymeon I
Personal details
Bornunknown
Died3 April 1482
Sainthood
Feast dayNovember 17
Venerated inEastern Orthodox Church
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