Background
Koskinas, Silas was born on December 27, 1919 in Corfu, Greece. Came to the United States, 1946.
Koskinas, Silas was born on December 27, 1919 in Corfu, Greece. Came to the United States, 1946.
Graduate, U. Athens Theological School, 1943; Master of Sacred Theology, Boston University, 1957.
Ordained deacon, Greek Orthodox Church, 1941;
ordained priest, Greek Orthodox Church, 1943;
pastor, Greek Orthodox Church, Albuquerque, 1946;
parishes in, Greek Orthodox Church, New London Connecticut, Boston, Pittsburgh
dean of, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Pittsburgh
elevated to bishop, 1960;
bishop of 8th archdiocesan district, New Orleans, 1960-1965;
bishop of 1st archdiocesan district, New York City, since 1965. Bishop new diocese of New Jersey, since 1979, member special delegate to Rumania, 1970. Vice president Religion in American Life, since 1972, Archdiocesan Council of Greek OrthodoxArchidiocese, since 1972.
Chairman Office of Foreign Missions, Greek Orthodox Church. President Hellenic College/Holy Cross School Theology, 1987-1989.
Member of the board Appeal of Conscience Foundation.