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John Scholasticus

Syrian theologian and jurist
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Also known as: Johannes Scholasticus, John III, John of Antioch
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Also called:
John Of Antioch
Born:
c. 503,, near Antioch, Syria
Died:
Aug. 31, 577, Constantinople
Subjects Of Study:
canon law
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John Scholasticus (born c. 503, near Antioch, Syria—died Aug. 31, 577, Constantinople) was the patriarch of Constantinople (as John III), theologian, and ecclesiastical jurist whose systematic classification of the numerous Byzantine legal codes served as the basis for Greek Orthodox Church (canon) law. A lawyer and priest, John served as Antioch’s patriarchal legate at Constantinople until early 565, when the emperor Justinian named him patriarch, having just exiled the orthodox patriarch Eutychius. With the ascendancy of the Chalcedonian (orthodox) party during the reign of Justin II (reigned 565–578), John found himself in the curious position of mediator between heretical factions; ...(100 of 188 words)

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