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 | |
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Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
Church | Church of Constantinople |
Appointed | spring 1476 – 3 April 1482 |
Predecessor | Raphael I |
Successor | Symeon I |
Personal details | |
Born | unknown |
Died | 3 April 1482 |
Sainthood | |
Feast day | November 17 |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church |
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