Spyridon of America
Archbishop Spyridon of America (born George Papageorge, Greek: Γεώργιος Παπαγεωργίου) is a retired Greek Orthodox bishop of the Ecumenical Patriarchate who was the archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America from July 1997 to August 1999. Internal conflicts within the church caused his resignation in 1999, after which he went into retirement, without accepting his subsequent assignment as Metropolitan of Chaldia.
Spyridon | |
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| Archbishop of America | |
Archbishop Spyridon of America in Montreal, Canada, 2002 | |
| Installed | July 30, 1997 |
| Term ended | August 19, 1999 |
| Predecessor | Iakovos |
| Successor | Demetrios |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Papageorge September 24, 1944 |
| Nationality | American, Greek |
| Denomination | Greek Orthodox |
| Residence | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Parents | Clara and Constantine George |
| Alma mater | Theological School of Halki, University of Geneva |
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