Anthimus VII of Constantinople

Anthimus VII of Constantinople, born in the year eighteen twenty-seven, served as a prominent Eastern Orthodox priest and held the esteemed position of Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from eighteen ninety-five until his resignation on the twenty-ninth of January, eighteen ninety-seven.

During his tenure, he was known for his outspoken nature, notably criticizing the encyclical Praeclara gratulationis publicae issued by Pope Leo XIII in eighteen ninety-five. This act demonstrated his commitment to the Eastern Orthodox faith and his willingness to engage in theological discourse.

Following his resignation, Anthimus VII passed away in Heybeliada, located within the Ottoman Empire, leaving behind a legacy marked by his dedication to the church and his significant contributions to Orthodox Christianity.