Camaterus

(Ἀνδρόνικος Καματηρός), a relative of the emperor Manuel Comnenus (A. D. 1143 to 1180), who honoured him with the title of Sebastus, and promoted him to the offices of praefect of the city and praefect of the βίγλα, i. e. praefectus vigilum, or praefect of the imperial guards. Camaterus is said to have been a man of great intellect and a powerful speaker. Works Theologico-polemical Works

He is the author of several theologico-polemical works, an extract from one of which is all that has appeared in print. Among them we may mention one entitled Ἀντιρρητικά, a dialogue against the Latins. A portion of this work which relates to the Processio Spiritus Sancti, was subsequently refuted by J. Veccus, and both the original and the refutation are printed in L. Allatius' Graecia Orthodox. ii. p. 287, &c. Other works in MS

His other works are still extant in MS. Father of Joannes Ducas

Andronicus Camaterus was the father of Joannes Ducas, to whom Eustathius dedicated his commentary on Dionysius Periegetes. Further Information

Cave, Hist. Lit. i. p. 675, with Wharton's Append. p. 24 ; Fabric. Bibl. Graec. xi. p. 278. [L.S]

(Ἰωάννης Καματηρός), patriarch of Constantinople front A. D. 1198 to 1204. We have four iambic lines in praise of him, which were written by Ephraemus, and are printed in Leo Allatius, De Consensu, &c. (i. p. 724.) Works Oration on Homicide

Nicolaus Comnenus (Pracnot. Mystag. p. 251) mentions an oration of his on homicide, and another, on the marriage of Consobrini, is printed in Freher's Jus Graecum (iv. p. 285). Epistle to Innocent III.

In An epistle of J. Camaterus addressed to Innocent III., Camaterus expresses his wonder at the Roman church assuming the title of the universal church. Editions

This letter is printed in a Latin translation among the letters of Innocent, with the reply of the latter. Other works still in MS.

Among the other works of his which are still extant in MS. there is an iambic poem inscribed to the emperor Manuel Comnenus, and entitled περὶ ζωδιακοῦ κύκλου καὶ τῶν ἂλλων ἁπάντων τῶν ἐν οὐρανὧ. Further Information

Cave, Hist. Lit. i. p. 693; Fabric. Bibl. Graec. iv. p. 154, &c., xi. p. 279, &c. [L.S]