Christodoulos: Archbishop of Athens and Head of the Church of Greece Die

Christodoulos was the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece from 1998 until his death. Born Christos Paraskevaidis on January 17, 1939, in Xanthi, Greece, he studied law and theology at Athens University.

He served as Bishop of Demetrias from 1974 to 1998 and was elected archbishop at age 59, the youngest to lead the Church of Greece. He founded the Solidarity charity and met Pope John Paul II in Athens in 2001, a step in Orthodox-Catholic dialogue. His public statements often caused controversy in Greece.

Christodoulos was popular with young people. He died at his home in Psychiko, Athens, on January 28, 2008, at age 69, of colon and liver cancer.

Achievements: Archbishop of Athens and All Greece (1998-2008).

Birth: January 17, 1939 - Xanthi, Greece.

Profession: Archbishop.

Interesting Facts: He was the youngest archbishop to lead the Greek church.