Athenagoras I of Constantinople
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1948 to 1972
Died aged 86AriesGreece
Biography
Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras I (Greek: Αθηναγόρας Αʹ), born Aristocles Matthaiou Spyrou (Greek: Αριστοκλής Ματθαίου Σπύρου; 6 April 1886 (25 March) – 7 July 1972), was the 268th Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from November 1948, until his death in July 1972, serving as the primus inter pares (first among equals) and spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christianity worldwide.
Prior to his election to the Ecumenical Throne, Athenagoras served as the Archbishop of North and South America (GOARCH) from 1930 to 1948, where he played a pivotal role in organizing the Greek Diaspora.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
- metropolitan
Awards & honours (2)
- honorary doctor of the University of Vienna
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Holy Lamb
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