Joanikije II
Serbian Patriarch and Saint
Born
None
None years ago
Died
September 3rd, 1354
670 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Serbia
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Served as Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church during a critical period for the church and the Serbian state. Contributed to the spiritual and administrative organization of the church. Celebrated as a saint within the Orthodox tradition posthumously, recognized for his leadership amid challenges in the region.
Served as Patriarch from 1338 until 1354
Strengthened the Serbian Orthodox Church's authority
Canonized as a saint in the Orthodox Church
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