Prior to his election, he had served as Metropolitan of Serrai under the name Manasses. His patriarchy caused many reactions among the Christians; and he was finally forced to resignation. He retired to the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi on Mount Athos, in which he stayed the rest of his life and died.


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