Gerasimus I of Constantinople facts for kids
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| Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
| Church | Church of Constantinople |
| In Office | 21 May 1320 - 19 April 1321 |
| Predecessor | John XIII of Constantinople |
| Successor | Isaias of Constantinople |
| Personal details | |
| Born | ? |
| Died | 19 April 1321 |
Gerasimus I (whose name in Greek was Γεράσιμος, Gerasimos) was an important religious leader. He served as the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1320 until his death on April 19, 1321. This role was like being the head of the main Christian church in the Byzantine Empire at that time.
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Early Life and Rise to Leadership
Gerasimus I was born in a city called Philadelphia. This city is located in what is now modern-day Turkey. Before becoming a patriarch, he was a respected abbot. An abbot is the leader of a monastery, which is a place where monks live and worship.
Leading the Mangana Monastery
Gerasimus I was the abbot of a very well-known monastery. This was the Mangana Monastery in Constantinople. Constantinople was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire. Leading such an important monastery showed that he was a respected and experienced religious figure.
Becoming Patriarch
Gerasimus I was chosen to be the Ecumenical Patriarch when he was quite old. He took on this big responsibility in 1320. His time as patriarch was during the rule of Emperor Andronicus the Second.
Relationship with the Emperor
Emperor Andronicus the Second found Gerasimus I to be very cooperative. This meant that Gerasimus I was easy to work with. He generally agreed with the Emperor's wishes. This made their relationship smooth during his short time as patriarch.
Death
Gerasimus I's time as patriarch was brief. He passed away on April 19, 1321. He had served as the spiritual leader for less than a year.
