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Schism, Photian(encyclopedia)

Photian (iou)



Photian adjective & noun. M19.
[from Photius (see below) + -AN.]
Ecclesiastical History.
A. adjective. Of or pertaining to Photius, a 9th-cent. Patriarch of Constantinople anathematized by the Pope, or the schism involving him. M19.
b. noun. A follower or adherent of Photius. M19.
Photianism noun the doctrine of Photius M19.
Photianist adjective & noun Photian M20.