New Greek Orthodox Archbishop Appointed

August 28, 1999

Source: The New York Times

On August 28, 1999, The New York Times reported that Metropolitan Demetrios, the Greek theologian, as been appointed as the next head of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Demetrios, 71, studied and taught in the United States in the 1970s and 80's and will arrive in New York on September 15th. Three days later he will be enthroned at a ceremony in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York.