John IV of Constantinople
John IV (died September 2, 595), also known as John Nesteutes (Greek: Ἰωάννης Νηστευτής, "Ioannes the Faster"), was the 33rd bishop or Patriarch of Constantinople (April 11, 582 – 595). He was the first to assume the title Ecumenical Patriarch. He is regarded as a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church which holds a feast on September 2.
John the Faster | |
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| Born | Constantinople |
| Died | September 2, 595 Constantinople |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodoxy |
| Feast | September 2 |
John IV of Constantinople | |
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| Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
| Installed | 582 |
| Term ended | 595 |
| Predecessor | Eutychius |
| Successor | Cyriacus |
| Personal details | |
| Denomination | Chalcedonian Christianity |
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