John the Merciful
Patriarch of Alexandria · Religious Figures · Born c. 550
John V Eleemon, also known as John the Almsgiver, John the Almoner, John the Compassionate, or John the Merciful, was the Chalcedonian Patriarch of Alexandria from 606 to 616. He was born in Amathus around 560.
John the Merciful is read about 40 times a day, in 25 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 13 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 115 days, one point a day.
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About this person
Originally appointed by Emperor Heraclius, at the end of his life he was obliged to flee back to Cyprus, where he died around 620.
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Born c. 550
