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'''Metropolitan Panteleimon (Karanikolas)''' was born in [[1919]] in Kranidi, Ermionida. 

He studied Theology and he has done postgraduate studies in Britain. During German occupation he was actively involved in the Greek resistance. He was ordained an assistant bishop in [[1958]]. 

In 1965 he was elected as Metropolitan of Korinthos. He is the writer of many books. In [[1990]] he was awarded a honor Doctorate by the Department of Theology of the University of Athens.

In [[2005]], he was accused of embezzlement of 100 million drachmas.

[[Category: Greek Orthodox Metropolitans|Panteleimon (Karanikolas) of Corinth, Metropolitan]]