Metropolis of France

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The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of France, headquartered in Paris, France, is a diocese of the Church of Constantinople. Its current primate is His Eminence Emmanuel (Adamakis), Metropolitan of France.

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of France
Jurisdiction Constantinople
Diocese type Metropolis
Founded 1963
Current bishop Emmanuel (Adamakis)
See(s) Paris
Headquarters Paris, France
Territory France
Liturgical language(s) Greek, French, Georgian
Musical tradition Byzantine Chant
Calendar Revised Julian
Population estimate unknown
Official website Metropolis of France


History

  • 5 February 1963, foundation of the Metropolis

Organization

Northern District :

Communities in Paris, Sartrouville, Bordeaux, Lille, Strasbourg, Bischwiller

Southern District :

Communities in Nice, Marseille, Port-de-Bouc, Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, Salin-de-Giraud, Avignon, Montpellier, Toulon, Aix-en-Provence, Perpignan, Nîmes, Saint-Jeans-en-Royans, Romans

Central District :

Communities in Grenoble, Lyon, Saint-Etienne, Pont-de-Chéruy, Clermont-Ferrand

The Episcopacy

Current Episcopacy

Primates in France

External links


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