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'''Seraphim''' served as [[Archbishop of Athens]] between [[January 13]], [[1974]] until his death on [[April 10]], [[1998]].

Seraphim was born Vissarion Tikas, in [[1913]], in the village of Artesiano, [[Karditsa prefecture]]. He studied at the Theological School of the [[University of Athens]] and graduated in [[1940]].

Seraphim was ordained a deacon - while still in school - in [[1938]]. In [[1942]] he became a priest and joined the resistance movement of [[EDES]].

After the war, in [[1949]] he was ordained Archbishop of [[Arta]] transferring in [[1958]] to the See of [[Ioannina]].

On [[January 13]], [[1974]] Seraphim was elected to replace [[Hieronymus]] as [[Archbishop of Athens]] and all [[Greece]]. He served in that capacity for 24 years - longer than anyone in modern history. He was honoured in [[1997]] for his 60-year service to the Church and was awarded the Cross of the Order of Honour which is usually reserved for heads of state.

Seraphim died on [[April 10]], [[1998]] and was succeeded by [[Christodoulos]].

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-'''Seraphim''' served as [[Archbishop of Athens]] between [[January 13]], [[1974]] until his death on [[April 10]], [[1998]].
+'''Seraphim''' was a [[Greeks|Greek]] clergyman who served as [[Archbishop of Athens]] between [[January 13]], [[1974]] until his death on [[April 10]], [[1998]].
 Seraphim was born Vissarion Tikas, on [[August 2]], [[1913]], in the village of Artesiano, [[Karditsa prefecture]]. He studied at the Theological School of the [[University of Athens]] and graduated in [[1940]].
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 Seraphim was ordained a [[deacon]] - while still in school - in [[1938]]. In [[1942]] he became a [[priest]] and joined the resistance movement of [[EDES]].
-After the war, in [[1949]] he was ordained Archbishop of [[Arta]] transferring in [[1958]] to the See of [[Ioannina]].
+After the war, in [[1949]], he was ordained [[Archbishop]] of [[Arta]] transferring in [[1958]] to the See of [[Ioannina]].
 On [[January 13]], [[1974]] Seraphim was elected to replace [[Hieronymus]] as [[Archbishop of Athens]] and all [[Greece]]. He served in that capacity for 24 years - longer than anyone in modern history. He was honoured in [[1997]] for his 60-year service to the Church and was awarded the Cross of the Order of Honour which is usually reserved for heads of state.

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 Seraphim was born Vissarion Tikas, on [[August 2]], [[1913]], in the village of Artesiano, [[Karditsa prefecture]]. He studied at the Theological School of the [[University of Athens]] and graduated in [[1940]].
-Seraphim was ordained a deacon - while still in school - in [[1938]]. In [[1942]] he became a priest and joined the resistance movement of [[EDES]].
+Seraphim was ordained a [[deacon]] - while still in school - in [[1938]]. In [[1942]] he became a [[priest]] and joined the resistance movement of [[EDES]].
 After the war, in [[1949]] he was ordained Archbishop of [[Arta]] transferring in [[1958]] to the See of [[Ioannina]].