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John X of Antioch is a Patriarch of Antioch. Born on 1 January 1955 in Latakia, Antioch is 71.
Positions held include Antiochian Orthodox Metropolitan of Western and Central Europe (2008–2012) and Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch (2013). Antioch studied at University of Latakia and St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology. Honours include Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class, Order of St. Prince Vladimir and Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer.
With a Wikipedia article in 40 languages, John X of Antioch is No. 31,350 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1 January 1955, Latakia (age 71)
- Country
- Syria
- Known as
- Eastern Orthodox priest
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- University of Latakia, St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology
- Languages
- Arabic, Greek
- Wikipedia editions
- 40
Did you know
Was 53 when first antiochian Orthodox Metropolitan of Western and Central Europe (2008).
Shares a birthday with J. D. Salinger and Pierre de Coubertin.
One of 3 people in the Index born in Latakia, with Anisa Makhlouf.
Has a Wikipedia article in 40 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2008–2012Antiochian Orthodox Metropolitan of Western and Central Europe
- 2013–Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch
Connections
- SiblingPaul Yazigi
Honours and works
Awards
- Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class2013
- Order of St. Prince Vladimir2014
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer
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