Marios Makrionitis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Most Reverend Marios Makrionitis SJ |
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| Archbishop of Athens | |
| Native name | Μάριος Μακρυωνίτης |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Athens |
| Appointed | 11 March 1953 by Pope Pius XII |
| Reign ended | 8 April 1959 |
| Predecessor | Markos Sigalas |
| Successor | Venediktos Printesis |
| Other posts | Apostolic Vicar of Thessaloniki |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 15 July 1941 |
| Consecration | 10 May 1953 by Georges Xenopulos, SJ |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Μάριος Μακρυωνίτης |
| Born | 8 October 1913 Vari, Greece |
| Died | 8 April 1959 (aged 45) Athens, Greece |
Marios Makrionitis was a Greek Catholic leader and a member of the Jesuits. He served as the Archbishop of Athens from 1953 until he passed away in 1959.
His Journey as a Church Leader
Marios Makrionitis was born on October 8, 1913. His birthplace was a small village called Vari on the island of Syros in Greece.
He decided to join the Jesuits. This is a religious order of priests and brothers in the Catholic Church. He became a priest on July 15, 1941.
In 1952, Marios Makrionitis was given an important role. He became the Apostolic Vicar of Thessaloniki. This meant he was a special representative of the Pope in that area.
A year later, on March 11, 1953, Pope Pius XII chose him to be the Archbishop of Athens. This is a very high position in the Catholic Church. His official ceremony to become a bishop, called an episcopal consecration, happened on May 10, 1953. Bishop Georges Xenopulos led this special ceremony.
As Archbishop, Marios Makrionitis helped organize the first-ever Catholic Book Exhibition in Greek history. This event took place at the Athens Catholic Club.
Sadly, on April 8, 1959, Marios Makrionitis was badly hurt in a car accident. He passed away later that day or early the next morning. After his death, Venediktos Printesis became the new Archbishop.
