[1] Callinicus I helped to depose Emperor Justinian II and place Leontius on the Byzantine throne.

Upon Justinian II's triumphant return to Constantinople and reinstatement as Emperor, Callinicus I was arrested and blinded before being imprisoned in a monastery.

[2] He is recognized as a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church; his feast day is celebrated on 23 August.

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