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− | '''Samuel (Kapasoulis) of Alexandria''' was the [[Patriarch]] of the [[Church of Alexandria]] for two periods, from 1710 to 1712 and from 1714 to 1723. | + | '''Samuel (Kapasoulis) of Alexandria''' was the [[Patriarch]] of the [[Church of Alexandria]] for two periods, from 1710 to 1712 and from 1714 to 1723. Despite the continuing economic problems he ushered in a new and brilliant period for the Patriarchate of Alexandria. |
==Life== | ==Life== | ||
− | Patriarch Samuel was born in 1661 | + | Patriarch Samuel was born in 1661. He was installed the first time as patriarch of Alexandria on [[February 2]], 1710. As patriarch, Samuel was confronted with the problem of Cosmas of Klavdiopolis having been also elected to the [[see]] of Alexandria by the Ecumenical Patriarchate, an appointment supported by a notice of support by the Sultan. As a result, Samuel left the office in January or February, 1712. Two years later the new Ecumenical Patriarch, Kyprianos II, accepted Samuel as the proper Patriarch of Alexandria. His second time as patriarch then began in January or February, 1714. |
− | In 1712, Patr. Samuel sent [[Archbishop]] Arsenius of | + | In 1712, Patr. Samuel sent [[Archbishop]] Arsenius of Thebaid on a mission to Great Britain to ask financial help for the Alexandria patriarchate from Queen Anne. Abp. Arsenius was accompanied by the [[archimandrite]] Gennadius, the [[protosyngellos]] James, and a [[deacon]] named Simeon. In London, Arsenius converted a private house into a [[chapel]], where he celebrated the [[Divine Liturgy]] every Sunday. While in England, Arsenius entered into negotiations with the Non-Jurors. These theological discussions focused on the possibility that the two churches might unite, but in the end they proved fruitless. |
− | Patr. Samuel reposed in 1723. | + | Patr. Samuel reposed in September 1723. |
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
+ | *[http://www.patriarchateofalexandria.com/index.php?module=content&cid=001003&id=181&lang=en Samuel Kapasoulis (1710-1723)] | ||
*[http://www.orthodoxresearchinstitute.org/articles/church_history/makarios_patriarchate_alexandria.htm The Patriarchate of Alexandria Down the Centuries] | *[http://www.orthodoxresearchinstitute.org/articles/church_history/makarios_patriarchate_alexandria.htm The Patriarchate of Alexandria Down the Centuries] | ||
*[http://rulers.org/relig.html Religious leaders] | *[http://rulers.org/relig.html Religious leaders] | ||
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[[Category: Bishops]] | [[Category: Bishops]] | ||
[[Category: Patriarchs of Alexandria]] | [[Category: Patriarchs of Alexandria]] | ||
+ | [[Category:18th-century bishops]] |
Latest revision as of 19:46, February 28, 2012
Samuel (Kapasoulis) of Alexandria was the Patriarch of the Church of Alexandria for two periods, from 1710 to 1712 and from 1714 to 1723. Despite the continuing economic problems he ushered in a new and brilliant period for the Patriarchate of Alexandria.
Life
Patriarch Samuel was born in 1661. He was installed the first time as patriarch of Alexandria on February 2, 1710. As patriarch, Samuel was confronted with the problem of Cosmas of Klavdiopolis having been also elected to the see of Alexandria by the Ecumenical Patriarchate, an appointment supported by a notice of support by the Sultan. As a result, Samuel left the office in January or February, 1712. Two years later the new Ecumenical Patriarch, Kyprianos II, accepted Samuel as the proper Patriarch of Alexandria. His second time as patriarch then began in January or February, 1714.
In 1712, Patr. Samuel sent Archbishop Arsenius of Thebaid on a mission to Great Britain to ask financial help for the Alexandria patriarchate from Queen Anne. Abp. Arsenius was accompanied by the archimandrite Gennadius, the protosyngellos James, and a deacon named Simeon. In London, Arsenius converted a private house into a chapel, where he celebrated the Divine Liturgy every Sunday. While in England, Arsenius entered into negotiations with the Non-Jurors. These theological discussions focused on the possibility that the two churches might unite, but in the end they proved fruitless.
Patr. Samuel reposed in September 1723.
Samuel of Alexandria | ||
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Preceded by: Gerasimus II |
Patriarch of Alexandria 1710–1712 |
Succeeded by: Cosmas II |
Preceded by: Cosmas II |
Patriarch of Alexandria 1714–1723 |
Succeeded by: Cosmas II |
Sources
Categories > People > Clergy > Bishops
Categories > People > Clergy > Bishops
Categories > People > Clergy > Bishops > Bishops by century > 18th-century bishops
Categories > People > Clergy > Bishops > Bishops by city > Patriarchs of Alexandria