Archbishop Leontios of Cyprus
Deceased Person
1896 – 1947
Who was Archbishop Leontios of Cyprus?
Leontios was Archbishop of Cyprus for only 36 days in 1947. He was born in Limassol. Prior to his election as archbishop of Cyprus he served as bishop of Paphos district.
He was educated in theological studies at the University of Athens and Columbia University in New York. He was elected archbishop on 20 June 1947.
'The funeral took place this morning [27 July 1947] at the Greek cemetery at Nicosia. The Archbishop died of typhus following a long period of diabetes, and consequently it was not possible for the body to lie in state for several days for public homage, as is customary.' 'Leontios Leondios was elected Archbishop of Cyprus on 20 June. He headed the Cypriot delegation which came to London last December to discuss enosis'
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