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1965 Press Photo Bishop Chrysostomos Leaving Church in Athens

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Some Minor Disturbances As The Gree~~ Sp~~~ Up church Purge In Athens: The Greek Prime Minister, Mr. Stefanopoulos, has urged the Greek people to react against the "rebellion of the bishops" and impose the law. The council of ministers in an emergency session approved the t~~~ of the draft bill deposing the rebel assembly of bishops and introducing dra~tic reforms in church administrations. It's main provision is for a fund ~~ ~~~~ the revenue of all dioceses and redistribute equal shares to all Greek bishops. In the meantime the ~~~~~~~~ nominated by the rebel assembly were con~~~~~ as bishops in the course of ceremonies in Athens and the province. They are now going to the capital of their dioceses to take over their functions. Photo Shows: Bishop Chrysostomos, one of the elected bishops, is cheered by the followers as he leaves a church in Athens.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 11-11-1965.



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