During Pope Formosus' reign, which Patriarchate was in power struggles?
Patriarchate of Constantinople
Patriarchate of Antioch
Patriarchate of Alexandria
Patriarchate of Jerusalem
Answer
During the reign of Pope Formosus, the Patriarchate of Constantinople was in power struggles between Photius I and Ignatius of Constantinople. Photius had been appointed Patriarch by Emperor Michael III, but was later deposed by Ignatius. After Michael III was murdered in 867, Photius was reinstated as Patriarch by his successor, Basil I.
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