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Nephon of Constantinople II

1508

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Saint Niphon of Constantinople, Nephon II or Nifon II, (Greek: Νήφων Β΄), (? – 11 August 1508), born Nicholas, was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople three times: from 1486 to 1488, from 1497 to 1498 and for a short time in 1502. He is honored as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and his feast day is August 11. His relics are held in two locations, one part here, the other at The Holy Monastery of Dionysiou, Mount Athos