Patriarch Tarasios

Patriarch Tarasios was a prominent Byzantine church leader who served as the Patriarch of Constantinople from 792 to 806 CE. He played a key role in restoring the authority of the church amidst political shifts and was known for supporting the second iconoclastic movement, which aimed to reduce the veneration of religious icons. Tarasios was also a skilled theologian and administrator, working to strengthen Church-State relations during his tenure. His leadership helped to stabilize the church during a turbulent period in Byzantine history.