Athanasius V of Constantinople

Athanasius V (Greek: Αθανάσιος Ε΄) served as Ecumenical Patriarch during the period 1709-1711. He descended from Crete. He studied in Halle, Saxony and was distinguished for his wide education, multilingualism (Latin, Arabic) and deep knowledge of ecclesiastic music. Firstly, he was elected Metropolitan bishop of Veliko Tarnovo and then, in 1692, of Edirne. On 4 December 1711 he was deposed and Cyril IV of Constantinople was restored to the throne. Then he dedicated himself to studying until his death. He made great work in the domain of ecclesiastic music.

Athanasius V of Constantinople

Athanasius V (Greek: Αθανάσιος Ε΄) served as Ecumenical Patriarch during the period 1709-1711. He descended from Crete. He studied in Halle, Saxony and was distinguished for his wide education, multilingualism (Latin, Arabic) and deep knowledge of ecclesiastic music. Firstly, he was elected Metropolitan bishop of Veliko Tarnovo and then, in 1692, of Edirne. On 4 December 1711 he was deposed and Cyril IV of Constantinople was restored to the throne. Then he dedicated himself to studying until his death. He made great work in the domain of ecclesiastic music.