About Metropolitan Anthimos of Thessaloniki
Lived 1934 – 2025 (aged 90). Metropolitan Anthimos of Thessaloniki was a Greek eastern Orthodox priest, metropolitan and bishop.
Anthimos Rousas (1934 – March 13, 2025) was the Metropolitan of Thessaloniki from 2004 to 2023.
Life
Anthimos was born Dionysios Rousas in Salmoni, Elis in 1934. A graduate of Philosophy and Theology at the University of Athens, he was ordained a deacon in 1964. The following year, in 1965, he was ordained to the priesthood. During this time, from 1965 to 1972, Anthimos was also an editor of the weekly bulletin "Voice of the Lord", which advocated for and spread the teachings of the Church.
On July 14, 1974, Anthimos was ordained Metropolitan of Alexandroupolis. He was known for his highly conservative views on these matters. Anthimos became Emeritus Metropolitan of Thessaloniki. By his wish he was buried in the cenotaph in the courtyard of the Metropolitan Church of Saint Gregory Palamas, in Thessaloniki.
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Who was Metropolitan Anthimos of Thessaloniki?
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When was Metropolitan Anthimos of Thessaloniki born?
Metropolitan Anthimos of Thessaloniki was born on 26 October 1934.
When did Metropolitan Anthimos of Thessaloniki die?
Metropolitan Anthimos of Thessaloniki died on 13 March 2025 in Thessaloniki.
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Metropolitan Anthimos of Thessaloniki was an eastern Orthodox priest, metropolitan and bishop.
What nationality was Metropolitan Anthimos of Thessaloniki?
Metropolitan Anthimos of Thessaloniki was Greek.
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