Patriarch Sergius I of Constantinople

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Sergius I (d. December 9, 638 in Constantinople) was the Patriarch of Constantinople from 610 to 638. During the absence of Emperor Heraclius the tribe of Avars laid siege to Constantinople. He along with Magistrate Bonus were in charge with the city's defense. He lead a litany to Panagia Odigitria just before the final attack of the Avars and right after it a huge storm crushed the invading fleet and eventually saving Constantinople. The storm was credited as a miracle of the Virgin Mary.

Preceded by:
Thomas I		 Patriarch of Constantinople
610–638		 Succeeded by:
Pyrrhus I
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