Political Incrimination and Greek Bishops
- When
- 1739–1766
- Where
- Patriarchal throne in Peć
Serbian uprisings and patriarchal anti-Ottoman activity incriminated the Patriarchate politically, leading Ottoman authorities to install Greek bishops, starting with Joannicius III in 1739.
Frequent Serbian uprisings against the Ottomans and the involvement of Serbian Patriarchs in anti-Ottoman activities led to the political incrimination of the Patriarchate in the eyes of the Ottoman political elite. Rather than Serbian bishops, Ottoman authorities favored politically more reliable Greek bishops, promoting them to Serbian eparchies and even to the patriarchal throne in Peć. This practice began with Joannicius III, appointed in 1739, and preceded the patriarchate's eventual abolition in 1766.
Sources
- Serbian Patriarchate of Peć Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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