Anthony the Confessor
Anthony the Confessor (died 2 November 843) was the archbishop of Thessalonike from 843 to his death. Most of his life is known through the vita of his relative Theodora of Thessalonike and he is venerated like her by the Eastern Orthodox Church on 2 November.
Venerable Anthony the Confessor | |
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| Archbishop of Thessalonike | |
| Church | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Diocese | Metropolis of Thessaloniki |
| Appointed | Methodios I of Constantinople |
| In office | ca. summer 843 - 2 November 843 |
| Predecessor | Leo the Mathematician |
| Successor | Basil II |
| Other post(s) | Archbishop of Dyrrachium (ca. 815–?) |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 2 November 843 |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 2 November |
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