John XIV of Constantinople
John XIV, surnamed Kalekas (Greek: Ἰωάννης Καλέκας; c. 1282 – 29 December 1347), was the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1334 to 1347. He was an anti-hesychast and opponent of Gregory Palamas. He was an active participant in the Byzantine civil war of 1341–1347 as a member of the regency for John V Palaiologos, against John VI Kantakouzenos.
John XIV of Constantinople | |
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| Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
Seal of John XIV Kalekas | |
| Church | Church of Constantinople |
| In office | February 1334 – 2 February 1347 |
| Predecessor | Isaias of Constantinople |
| Successor | Isidore I of Constantinople |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1282 |
| Died | 29 December 1347 |
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