Background
Was born on September 1, 1924 in Istanbul, Turkey. Came to the United States, 1960, naturalized, 1965. Son of George and Lambrini Karamitsos.
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MST., University Athens, 1959. Postgrad., Hunter College, New York City, 1961. Postgrad., University Scranton, 1964.
Postgrad., Latin American Institute, New York City, 1967.
Career
Ordained deacon Greek Orthodox Church, 1950, priest, 1961. Consecrated bishop, 1971. Priest Annunciation Church, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1961-1965, St. Eleftherios Church, New York City, 1965-1971.
Auxiliary bishop to Archbishop Iakovos, since 1971. Director Ecclesiastical Court. Also bishop of Meloa.
Chief secretary Greek Orthodox Synod of Bishops in Americans. Former vice president Greek Orthodox Clergy Fellowship Greater New York.
Membership
Trustee, former general director St. Basil's Academy, Garrison, New York. General director Archdiocese Registry and Philanthropies.
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Education
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1959
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1961
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1964
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1967
Career
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1950
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1961
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1961 - 1965
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1965 - 1971
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1971
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1971