Elder Metropolitan of Thessaloniki, Anthimos, has passed away at the age of 91.
According to tovima.com, he served as the head of the Thessaloniki bishopric for 19 years after being elected by the Holy Synod of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Greece in 2004.
Anthimos resigned in August 2023, continuing as Elder (emeritus) Metropolitan. Prior to Thessaloniki, he led the Metropolis of Alexandroupolis.
Born Dionysios Roussas in 1934 in southwest Greece, he was ordained as a deacon in 1964. Anthimos was known for strongly advocating the Church of Greece’s positions and often took a conservative stance on national issues.
His body lay in state at the metropolitan cathedral of Aghia Sofia on Thursday afternoon. His funeral will be followed by interment in the courtyard of St. Grigorios Palamas Cathedral.
Source: tovima.com
