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Chrysanth

1937 – 2011

Russian Orthodox bishop of Vyatka

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About Chrysanth

Lived 1937 – 2011 (aged 73). Chrysanth was an eastern Orthodox priest.

Metropolitan Chrysanth ( secular name Yakov Antonovich Chepil, ; 24 June 1937, Volhynia – 4 January 2011, Moscow) was the Russian Orthodox metropolitan bishop of Vyatka, Russia.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Moscow Theological Academy
Positions held
Metropolitan
Awards
Order of Honour; Medal for services in conducting the population census; Order of Friendship; Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 3rd class; Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class; Order of St. Prince Vladimir; Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow 2nd class
Also known as
Metropolitan Chrysanth

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Chrysanth's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Chrysanth?

Russian Orthodox bishop of Vyatka (1937-2011)

When was Chrysanth born?

Chrysanth was born on 24 June 1937 in Wołyń Voivodeship.

When did Chrysanth die?

Chrysanth died on 4 January 2011 in Moscow.

What was Chrysanth's occupation?

Chrysanth was an eastern Orthodox priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chrysanth

· Wikidata: Q4501410

· DBpedia: Chrysanth Chepil

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