John Scholasticus
John Scholasticus | |
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| Patriarch of Constantinople | |
| Installed | 12 April 565 |
| Term ended | 31 August 577 |
| Predecessor | Eutychius of Constantinople |
| Successor | Eutychius of Constantinople |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 503 Sirimis, Cynegia, near Antioch |
| Died | 31 August 577 |
| Denomination | Chalcedonian Christianity |
John Scholasticus or Scholastikos (Greek: Ἰωάννης Γ' ό Σχολαστικός, romanized: Iōánnēs ho Scholastikós; c. 503 – 31 August 577) was patriarch of Constantinople from 12 April 565 until his death on 31 August 577. He is also regarded as a saint of the Eastern Orthodox Church.