Who was Photios’ great uncle?
Saint Tarasius
Saint Ignatius
Saint John Chrysostom
Saint Polycarp
Answer
Saint Tarasius was the great uncle of Photios. He was the Patriarch of Constantinople from 784 to 806 and was known for his work in reconciling the differences between the Eastern and Western Churches. He also played an important role in the Council of Nicaea II in 787, which reaffirmed the use of icons in worship.
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