Gerasimos (Michaleas) of San Francisco
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Metropolitan Gerasamos of San Francisco is the Metropolitan
Bishop
of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco
, a metropolis
of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
, under the spiritual authority of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. His spiritual flock comprises more than 100 Greek Orthodox parishes in Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, and Arizona.
He was elected to his office by the Sacred and Holy Synod
of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on February 22, 2005 to succeed Metropolitan Anthony who died Christmas
Day, 2004. He was enthroned (formally installed as the metropolian of the metropolis) at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, Oakland, California, on April 2, 2005 by Archbishop Demetrios.
, Greece
, August 21, 1947) completed his primary
and secondary education
before emigrating
for the United States
. He earned B.A and M.Div. degrees from Hellenic College
/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology http://www.hchc.edu in Brookline, Massachusetts
, in 1973 and 1976, respectively. He earned a Master's Degree
in Counseling and School Psychology
from Boston College
in 1986, and a Doctorate
in Counseling and School Psychology in 1993.
in 1979, and served as the archdeacon
to Greek Orthodox Archbishop Iakovos until 1996. He was elected by the Ecumenical Patriarchate as the titular Bishop of Krateia in 2001, and served as the Chief Secretary of the Holy Eparchial
Synod of the Greek Orthodox Arthdiocese of America until his election to serve the Metropolis of San Francisco.
at Hellenic College and in Teleturgics (liturgical practice) at Holy Cross, and served as Senior Lecturer in Personality and Psychology at Northeastern University. He was also member of the staff of the Outpatient Clinic of the V.A.
Medical Center in Boston
. He is a member of the American Psychological Association
and the American Counseling Association
. The http://www.univpress.com/aboutus/index.shtmlUniversity Press of America
] published his doctoral dissertation, Intellectual Deficiencies in a Substance Abuse Population, in 1994.
Metropolitan bishop
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Bishop
Bishop
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of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is an ecclesiastical territory or metropolis of the Greek Orthodox Church in the Pacific region of the United States, encompassing the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington...
, a metropolis
Metropolis
A metropolis is a very large city or urban area which is a significant economic, political and cultural center for a country or region, and an important hub for regional or international connections and communications...
of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, headquartered in New York City, is an eparchy of the Church of Constantinople. Its current primate is Archbishop Demetrios of America.-About the Archdiocese:...
, under the spiritual authority of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. His spiritual flock comprises more than 100 Greek Orthodox parishes in Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, and Arizona.
He was elected to his office by the Sacred and Holy Synod
Holy Synod
In several of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox churches and Eastern Catholic Churches, the patriarch or head bishop is elected by a group of bishops called the Holy Synod...
of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on February 22, 2005 to succeed Metropolitan Anthony who died Christmas
Christmas
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Day, 2004. He was enthroned (formally installed as the metropolian of the metropolis) at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, Oakland, California, on April 2, 2005 by Archbishop Demetrios.
Education
Gerasimos Michaleas (b. KalamataKalamata
Kalamata is the second-largest city of the Peloponnese in southern Greece. The capital and chief port of the Messenia prefecture, it lies along the Nedon River at the head of the Messenian Gulf...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, August 21, 1947) completed his primary
Primary education
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and secondary education
Secondary education
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before emigrating
Emigration
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for the United States
United States
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. He earned B.A and M.Div. degrees from Hellenic College
Hellenic College
The Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology are an Orthodox Christian liberal arts college and seminary in Brookline, Massachusetts.-History:...
/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology http://www.hchc.edu in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, which borders on the cities of Boston and Newton. As of the 2010 census, the population of the town was 58,732.-Etymology:...
, in 1973 and 1976, respectively. He earned a Master's Degree
Master's degree
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in Counseling and School Psychology
School psychology
School psychology is a field that applies principles of clinical psychology and educational psychology to the diagnosis and treatment of children's and adolescents' behavioral and learning problems...
from Boston College
Boston College
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in 1986, and a Doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
in Counseling and School Psychology in 1993.
Prior Ecclesiastical Service
Mr. Michaleas was ordained a deaconDeacon
Deacon is a ministry in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions...
in 1979, and served as the archdeacon
Archdeacon
An archdeacon is a senior clergy position in Anglicanism, Syrian Malabar Nasrani, Chaldean Catholic, and some other Christian denominations, above that of most clergy and below a bishop. In the High Middle Ages it was the most senior diocesan position below a bishop in the Roman Catholic Church...
to Greek Orthodox Archbishop Iakovos until 1996. He was elected by the Ecumenical Patriarchate as the titular Bishop of Krateia in 2001, and served as the Chief Secretary of the Holy Eparchial
Eparchy
Eparchy is an anglicized Greek word , authentically Latinized as eparchia and loosely translating as 'rule over something,' like province, prefecture, or territory, to have the jurisdiction over, it has specific meanings both in politics, history and in the hierarchy of the Eastern Christian...
Synod of the Greek Orthodox Arthdiocese of America until his election to serve the Metropolis of San Francisco.
Administrative Experience
He served in administrative positions for many years at Hellenic College/Holy Cross, where he was variously Registrar (1977-1979), Dean of Students (1980-1999), Director of Admissions and Records (1998-2000), and finally Administrative Assistant to the President of Hellenic College/Holy Cross (2000-2001), a post he held until his election as Bishop of Krateia in December, 2001.Professional Experience and Academic Achievements
He taught courses in PsychologyPsychology
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at Hellenic College and in Teleturgics (liturgical practice) at Holy Cross, and served as Senior Lecturer in Personality and Psychology at Northeastern University. He was also member of the staff of the Outpatient Clinic of the V.A.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
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Medical Center in Boston
Boston
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. He is a member of the American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association
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and the American Counseling Association
American Counseling Association
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. The http://www.univpress.com/aboutus/index.shtmlUniversity Press of America
University Press of America
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] published his doctoral dissertation, Intellectual Deficiencies in a Substance Abuse Population, in 1994.