Papers, [ca. 1939]-1986, 1959-1986 (bulk)

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Iakovos, Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America. Papers, [ca. 1939]-1986, 1959-1986 (bulk)

Papers, [ca. 1939]-1986, 1959-1986 (bulk)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155495940

Extensive collection documents the religious life of Archbishop Iakovos. Large amount of correspondence concerns his official work for the church. He corresponded with the Greek and American governments, religious organizations, ecumenical patriarchates and other hierarchs. Also, material including proclamations used to celebrate his anniversaries of becoming an archbishop, his name days, and birthdays; correspondence with colleges and universities; correspondence pertaining to his honorary degrees and other awards given him; material about his trips to Greece and to Vietnam, Korea, and Japan as an archbishop; other correspondence written prior to his being elected the archbishop; material pertaining to his priesthood in Boston including his sermons, his radio programs, and his farewell address when he was elected metropolitan of Melita; other material about his service for the church in Geneva and his elevation to archbishop; and biographical information.

ca. 25 linear ft.

eng,

gre,

Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library