April 1842-1845 A.D. Germanus IV—Constantinople’s 247th; Concerned for Poor; Founded Churches, Schools, Libraries & Orphanages; Founder of the Theological School of Halki (Monastery of the Holy Trinity);

April 1842-1845 A.D.  Germanus IV—Constantinople’s 247^th;  Concerned for Poor; Founded Churches, Schools, Libraries & Orphanages; Founder of the Theological School of Halki (Monastery of the Holy Trinity); Produced Theologians, Bishops, and Patriarchs.

Germanus IV of Constantinople

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Εcumenical Patriarch Germanus IV

Germanus IV (Greek: Γερμανός Δ') served two terms as Ecumenical Patriarch ofConstantinople, from 1842 to 1845 and from 1852 until his death in 1853.

In 1826–1830, he was bishop of Vidin, then bishop of Drama until 1835, when he was appointed bishop of Derkoi. He was elected to the patriarchal throne for the first time in 1842, and held the post until 1845, when he was succeeded by Meletius III. Restored to the throne in 1852, he occupied it until his death the next year.

During his patriarchy he especially took care of the poor. He founded many churches, schools, libraries and orphanages. His name was particularly associated with the education of the Orthodox clergy, as he was the founder of the Theological School of Halki in the monastery of the Holy Trinity. The school operated regularly until 1971, when it was closed by law, and brought forth many theologists, priests, bishops and patriarchs of note.

Sources

·         Ecumenical Patriarchate

External links

·         Official website of the Theological School of Halki

Orthodox Church titles
Preceded by Anthimus IV	Patriarch of Constantinople 1852–1853	Succeeded by Anthimus VI
Preceded by Anthimus V	Patriarch of Constantinople 1842–1845	Succeeded by Meletius III