BOOK VI

SECTION XIV

SUCCESSIONS AT ALEXANDRIA.

 

But before the synod of Jassy, Metrophanes Critopulus had departed this life (Ad 1639). He was succeeded by that Nicholas Clarontzanes whom we have already mentioned. He assumed, on his accession, the title of Nicephorus. He held the Throne of S. Mark for four years only : and was succeeded by Joannicius, who had subscribed, then holding the See of Beraea, to the First Synod of Constantinople.

On the publication of the Orthodox Confession, he approved and authenticated it by his subscription. For the rest, his time was much occupied by disputes with the Monks of Mount Sinai.

His successor was Joachim, who had subscribed in the same synod of Constantinople as Bishop of Cos : he was ordained by Parthenius IV of Constantinople, surnamed Mogilalus, and was, like him, a man of bad character : and on his death or ejection, Paisius was raised to the Chair of S. Mark.