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Photian Synods of Constantinople (861, 867, 879)
The Catholic Encyclopedia
For the three Photian synods of 861 (deposition of Ignatius), 867 (attempted deposition of Nicholas I), and 879 (recognition of Photius as lawful patriarch), recognized by the Greeks as Eighth General Council in opposition to the council of 869-70, which they continue to abominate, see PHOTIUS.
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Obstat, Nihil. Lafort, Remy, Censor. Entry for 'Photian Synods of Constantinople (861, 867, 879)'. The Catholic Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/p/photian-synods-of-constantinople-861-867-879.html. Robert Appleton Company. New York. 1914.