Metropolitan Iakovos Way
Linda Zabors
Born in Greece as Iakovos Garmatis, Metropolitain Iakovos was Chicago’s top official for the Greek Orthodox Church of America for nearly 50 years. His parishes included portions of 6 midwestern states. He was elected Bishop in Chicago in 1979 and then promoted to Metropolitan in 1997. Previously he served the Detroit area and the Boston area. During his tenure he increased service to the homeless and needy, youth programs, and with other faith communities.
Alumni
University of Athens, School of Theology
Boston University
Metropolitan Iakovos Way
Burton at Astor Street
Approved: 2017
Ward: 43
Alderman: Smith
Neighborhood: Gold Coast
b. 1928. Greece
d. June 2, 2017. Age 89. Chicago
Facebook: @MetropolisOfChicago
Website: http://chicago.goarch.org/
https://www.goarch.org/-/archdiocese-mourns-the-falling-asleep-in-the-lord-of-metropolitan-iakovos-of-chicago