Current Archbishop
The current Archbishop serving the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios. He serves as:
- Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America
- Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
- President of the Holy Eparchial Synod
- Convener and Chairman of the Episcopal Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Hierarchs in North and Central America
- Chairman of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas
Episcopal details include:
- Consecrated as Bishop September 17, 1967
- Elected as Archbishop of America August 19, 1999
- Enthroned as Archbishop of America September 18, 1999
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