Protestant Patriarch: The Life Of Cyril Lucaris, 1572-1638, Patriarch Of Constantinople

Protestant Patriarch: The Life of Cyril Lucaris, 1572-1638, Patriarch of Constantinople is a biography written by George A. Hadjiantoniou. The book tells the story of Cyril Lucaris, who was a prominent figure in the Orthodox Church during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Lucaris was born in Crete in 1572 and became a monk at a young age. He eventually rose through the ranks of the church to become the Patriarch of Constantinople, one of the most important positions in the Orthodox Church.The book explores Lucaris' life and career, including his efforts to reform the Orthodox Church and his controversial views on theology and religion. Lucaris was a proponent of Calvinism, a Protestant denomination that was at odds with the Orthodox Church's traditional teachings. This led to conflict with other members of the church and ultimately led to Lucaris' downfall.Hadjiantoniou's biography provides a detailed look at Lucaris' life, including his upbringing, education, and career in the church. The book also explores the political and social context of Lucaris' time, including the Ottoman Empire's rule over Greece and the wider Balkan region.Protestant Patriarch: The Life of Cyril Lucaris, 1572-1638, Patriarch of Constantinople is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on an important figure in the history of the Orthodox Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.