Cyriacus II of Constantinople
October 30 · †606
Cyriacus II of Constantinople († 606) — Saint, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. Feast day: 30 October.
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Cyriacus II of Constantinople was a 6th-century prelate who served as the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 596 until 606. Before ascending to this high position, he worked as a presbyter and as the steward of the great church in his home city. His leadership was characterized by a firm adherence to the title of ecumenical bishop, a practice that led to significant theological and political friction with Pope Gregory I, who viewed the claim as a threat to church unity.