Patriarch Irenaios is one of the famous Religious Leader, who was born on the memorable day of April 17 in the year 1939. Patriarch Irenaios is a proud citizen of Greece.
140th patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem from 2001 to 2005 who was the foremost religious figure of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Patriarch Irenaios continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
Popular As: | Patriarch Irenaios |
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First Name: | Patriarch |
Last Name: | Irenaios |
Gender: | Male |
Birthday: | April 17 |
Birth Year: | 1939 |
Age: | 84-years |
Death Day: | January 10 |
Death Year: | 2023 |
Career
He was elected to the post of patriarch in August 2001.
Early in his tenure he was accused of selling land in the Old City of Jerusalem to Israeli real estate developers; he was cleared in the subsequent investigation, but the scandal cost him his post.
Family
He was born Emmanouil Skopelitis on the Greek island of Samos. The religion he helped lead counts the actress Nia Vardalos among its more famous members.