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John Sokolov

1877 – 1968

Bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan of Kiev and Galicia and Exarch of Ukraine

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Lived 1877 – 1968 (aged 91). John Sokolov was an eastern Orthodox priest.

John Sokolov (; born Ivan Aleksandrovich Sokolov ) was the Metropolitan of Kiev and the Exarch of Ukraine in the Patriarchate of Moscow.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Moscow Theological Seminary
Positions held
Metropolitan, Bishop
Also known as
Ivan Aleksandrovich Sokolov

People in John Sokolov's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Sokolov?

Bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan of Kiev and Galicia and Exarch of Ukraine (1877–1968)

When was John Sokolov born?

John Sokolov was born on 13 January 1877 in Dmitrov.

When did John Sokolov die?

John Sokolov died on 29 March 1968 in Kyiv.

What was John Sokolov's occupation?

John Sokolov was an eastern Orthodox priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Sokolov

· Wikidata: Q4202444

· DBpedia: John Sokolov

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