About Archbishop Leontios of Cyprus
Lived 1896 – 1947 (aged 51). Archbishop Leontios of Cyprus was a Cypriot christian minister and archbishop.
Leontios (secular name Antonios Leontiou, ; 3 March 1896 – 26 July 1947) was Archbishop of Cyprus for only 36 days in 1947. He was born in Limassol, British Cyprus.
Biography He was educated in theological studies at the University of Athens and Columbia University in New York.
Prior to his election as archbishop of Cyprus, he served as bishop of Paphos district.
He headed the Cypriot delegation which came to London in December 1946 to discuss enosis (union with Greece).
He was elected archbishop on 20 June 1947.
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Who was Archbishop Leontios of Cyprus?
Archbishop of Cyprus (1896–1947)
When was Archbishop Leontios of Cyprus born?
Archbishop Leontios of Cyprus was born on 3 March 1896 in Limassol.
When did Archbishop Leontios of Cyprus die?
Archbishop Leontios of Cyprus died on 26 July 1947 in Nicosia.
What was Archbishop Leontios of Cyprus's occupation?
Archbishop Leontios of Cyprus was a christian minister and archbishop.
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Archbishop Leontios of Cyprus was Cypriot.
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