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Metropolitan Michael of Austria

1946 – 2011

Eastern Orthodox Metropolitan

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About Metropolitan Michael of Austria

Lived 1946 – 2011 (aged 64). Metropolitan Michael of Austria was a Greek eastern Orthodox priest, orthodox theologian, metropolitan and bishop.

Metropolitan Michael (secular name: Michael Staikos; ; 22 November 1946 – 18 October 2011) was the second Eastern Orthodox metropolitan bishop of Austria; he held the position from 1991 until his death in 2011. He was succeeded by Metropolitan Arsenius.

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Important facts

Born

22 November 1946, Athens

Birth century

20th century

Died

18 October 2011, Vienna

Occupation

Eastern Orthodox priest, Orthodox theologian, metropolitan, bishop

Nationality

Greece

Education

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Positions held

Metropolitan, Exarch

Awards

Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class; Order of St. Prince Vladimir; Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria; Hungarian Order of Merit; Order of Honour; Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th class

Also known as

Michael of Austria, Michael Staikos

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Metropolitan Michael of Austria's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Metropolitan Michael of Austria?

Eastern Orthodox Metropolitan (1946-2011)

When was Metropolitan Michael of Austria born?

Metropolitan Michael of Austria was born on 22 November 1946 in Athens.

When did Metropolitan Michael of Austria die?

Metropolitan Michael of Austria died on 18 October 2011 in Vienna.

What was Metropolitan Michael of Austria's occupation?

Metropolitan Michael of Austria was an eastern Orthodox priest, orthodox theologian, metropolitan and bishop.

What nationality was Metropolitan Michael of Austria?

Metropolitan Michael of Austria was Greek.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Metropolitan Michael of Austria

· Wikidata: Q338692

· DBpedia: Michael Staikos

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