Jerusalem Greek Orthodox Patriarch Diodoros Dies

JERUSALEM, Dec. 20, 00 (CWNews.com) - Greek Orthodox Patriarch Diodoros I of Jerusalem has died from complications due to diabetes, the patriarchate announced on Wednesday. He was 77.

The patriarch had been suffering from liver problems due to diabetes for some time. He was born on the Greek island of Khios in 1923, traveled to Palestine in 1938 as a layman, became a monk in 1994, was ordained three years later, and was named patriarch of Jerusalem in 1981.

Earlier this year, Diodoros met with Pope John Paul II during the Pontiff's visit to the Holy Land.

Catholic World News Service - Daily News Briefs
20. desember 2000