Theophanes I of Constantinople

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Theophanes Karykes (Greek: Θεοφάνης; died 26 March 1597) was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (as Theophanes I) from August 1596 to February 1597. He died only three weeks after leaving office. He was previously the metropolitan of Philippopolis, a protopsaltes and composer of hymns.

Theophanes I of Constantinople
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
ChurchChurch of Constantinople
In officeAugust 1596 – February 1597
PredecessorGabriel I of Constantinople
SuccessorMeletius I Pegas
Personal details
Born?
Died26 March 1597

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Preceded by Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
1596–1597
Succeeded by