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Athens News Agency - August 27, 1999

New Archbishop of America Dimitrios to be enthroned on Sept. 18

Athens, 27/8/1999 (ANA)

Newly elected Archbishop of America Dimitrios will be enthroned on Sept. 18 at a ceremony at the Patriarchate of Constantinople, located in the Fanar district of Istanbul. Former Archbishop Iakovos will officiate at the relevant event.

Dimitrios stressed that he will attempt to instill a climate of cooperation, unity and peace among the Greek Orthodox faithful of America.

Regarding his relationship with former Archbishop Spyridon, he termed it excellent.

[ Athens News Agency - www.ana.gr - August 27, 1999 ]