Saint Jevstatije II Јевстатије II |
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His Holiness, the Metropolitan of Peć and Archbishop of Serbs | |
Church | Serbian Orthodox Church |
See | Metropolitanate of Peć |
Enthroned | 1292 |
Reign ended | 1309 |
Predecessor | Jakov I |
Successor | Sava III |
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Nationality | Serb |
Denomination | Eastern Orthodox Christian |
Sainthood | |
Feast day | August 16 |
Canonized | by Serbian Orthodox Church |
Jevstatije II (Serbian: Јевстатије II) was the Archbishop of Serbs from 1292 to 1309. He is venerated as a saint, Saint Jevstatije II.
In the times of his two predecessors, Serbia expanded significantly in territory. In 1282, Skoplje (future capital), Polog, Ovče Polje, Zletovo, Pijenac, Kičevo and Debar is conquered. In the north Braničevo and Vidin was taken by 1290. New eparchies were established: Gračanička, Končanska, Limska, Mačvanska, Braničevska, Beogradska and Skopska.
The Serbian Orthodox Church venerate him on August 16 (August 29, Gregorian calendar)
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Preceded by Jakov I |
Archbishop of Serbs 1292-1309 |
Succeeded by Sava III |
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