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The Fourth Council of Constantinople convened to settle the Photian Schism. Patr
869 Event

October 5

Fourth Council of Constantinople: The Church Decides a Patriarch's Fate

The Fourth Council of Constantinople convened to settle the Photian Schism. Patriarch Photius had replaced Ignatius after Emperor Michael III forced Ignatius out. Pope Nicholas I refused to recognize Photius. The council went back and forth—first supporting Photius, then Ignatius, then Photius again depending on which emperor was in power. The schism lasted 20 years. Both men are now saints in the Orthodox Church.

October 5, 869

1157 years ago

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