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Hierarch · 5th century

Saint Maximian Patriarch of Constantinople

Also known as Maximianus of Constantinople · Maximian, Archbishop of Constantinople

Maximian, born in Rome to wealthy and pious parents, lived an ascetic life and was ordained presbyter. He became Patriarch of Constantinople in 431 following the deposition of Nestorius, and governed the Church peaceably until his repose on April 21, 434.

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