Anthem VI

religious leader

Anthem VI was a Patriarch of Constantinople who served during the 19th century. He is known for his opposition to ethnic nationalism within the Orthodox Church, particularly regarding the concept of filletism, which he indirectly condemned through his efforts to promote unity among Orthodox Christians. His tenure was marked by attempts to address the tensions arising from the intersection of religion and national identity in the Balkans, making his work significant in the context of religious and political dynamics of the time.