Photius the Great

Hierarch

Commemorated February 6

Our father among the saints Photius the Great (also Photios ; Greek Φώτιoς), Patriarch of Constantinople, is considered one of the greatest patriarchs of Constantinople. His feast day is celebrated on February 6 .
St. Photius was condemned as patriarch by the Robber Council of 869-870 , but the Eighth Ecumenical Council (879-880) affirmed his restoration to his see . Although he was accused of causing the "Photian" Schism , he was recognized as a major peacemaker of that time. He reconciled with Patriarch Ignatius , who named him as his successor (for a second time) upon Ignatius' death in 877.

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