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[[File:Alexandros Gianniris.jpg|thumb|His Eminence Alexandros of Nigeria]]
His Eminence, the Most Reverend '''Alexandros (Gianniris) of Nigeria''' is [[Metropolitan]] of the [[Archdiocese of Nigeria]], part of the Greek Orthodox [[Church of Alexandria|Patriarchate of Alexandria]] and All Africa.
On [[September 23]], 1997, Fr. George was elected [[Bishop]] of the newly formed [[see]] of Nigeria. His [[consecration of a bishop|consecration]] took place on [[November 24]], 1997. He was elevated to the rank of Metropolitan on [[October 27]], 2004.
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*[http://www.greekorthodox-alexandria.org/index.php?module=content&cid=004001 Patriarchate of Alexandria Archdiocese List website]
[[Category: Bishops]]
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