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October 5, 869
The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to depose patriarch Photios I.
Fourth Council of Constantinople (Catholic Church)
The Fourth Council of Constantinople was the eighth ecumenical council of the Catholic Church held in Constantinople from 5 October 869, to 28 February 870. It was poorly attended, the first session by only 12 bishops and the number of bishops later never exceeded 103. In contrast, the pro-Photian council of 879–80 was attended by 383 bishops. The Council met in ten sessions from October 869 to February 870 and issued 27 canons.
October 5
October 5 is the 278th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 87 days remain until the end of the year.