Germanos (Psallidakis) of Synadon

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Bishop Germanos (Psallidakis) of Synadon (July 15, 1913 - October 16, 1989) was bishop of the Constantinople Orthodox Church

Georgios Psallidakis (Γεώργιος Ψαλλιδάκης) was born July 15, 1913 in Athens.

In 1935 he ordained deacon by Metropolitan Anthony of Ilias and priest in 1939 by the same Bishop. He served as parish priest to the Religious Directorate of Hellenic Police from 1940 to 1950.

On May 4, 1962 he was ordained titular Bishop Synada, Auxiliary Bishop of the American Archdiocese. He served as Vicar in Detroit.

In 1968 he withdrew active service for health reasons.

He passed away on 16 October 1989. Funeral chanted on October 17, 1989.

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