January 1143-1146
A.D. Michael II Kourkouas—Constantinople’s
110th; Bogomils
Michael II of Constantinople
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Michael II Kourkouas (Oxeites) (Greek: Μιχαήλ Β΄ Κουρκούας) was an Eastern Orthodox patriarch of Constantinople (July 1143 – March 1146).
In early 1143 Patriarch Leo and Emperor John II Komnenos died within a few months of each other, bringing a
period of turbulence to the Byzantine Church.[1] John's appointed successor, his son Manuel I Komnenos arrived in Constantinople on June 27 1143, from Cilicia where his father had died.[2] In order to fully assure his position as emperor,
Manuel needed to arrange his coronation. However, to do this he first needed to
appoint a patriarch. His choice fell on the abbot of the monastery of Oxeia, Michael Kourkouas.[2] The coronation did not take place until November
28, 1143, because Michael threatened to resign for unknown reasons.[2]
During his reign Michael had
to deal with the highly political trial of a monk called Niphon.[2] On February 22, 1144 Michael condemned Niphon for
supporting two Cappadocian bishops who were accused of heresy and later found
guilty of Bogomil practices.[1][2] This forbade orthodox believers from associating
with him.[1] Michael II resigned in March 1146 to return to the
monastery of Oxeia,[2] most likely because of disillusion with the
emperor.[1]
References
1. ^ Jump up to:a b c d Paul Magdalino. (2002). The Empire of Manuel
I Komnenos, 1143-1180, Cambridge University Press, pp.276-277
2.
^ Jump up to:a b c d e f Angold, Michael. Church and
Society in Byzantium under the Comneni, 1081-1261. Cambridge University Press,
1995, p.78-79
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Preceded by
Leo Styppeiotes |
Patriarch of Constantinople
1143–1146 |
Succeeded by
Cosmas II Atticus |
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