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[[Archbishop]] Seraphim was born Vissarion Tikas (Greek, Βησσαρίων Τίκας) in Artesianon, Greece, on the [[August 15]], 1913. He attended the University of Athens, graduating with a degree in theology in 1940.
In 1936, Vissarion was tonsured a [[monk]] at the Pendeli Monastery with the name Seraphim. He was consecrated a [[deacon]] by Abp. Damaskinos of Athens and was assigned to the Church of the Holy Trinity in Neo Iraklio.
In 1942, Hierodeacon Seraphim was [[ordination|ordained]] a [[priest]] and then elevated to the rank of [[archimandrite]] by Abp. Damascenus. He also served as secretary of the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece.
