Irineos Galanakis

Greek priest, writer and Bishop (1911–2013)
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Summary

Irineos Galanakis was born on November 10, 1911[1], in Paidochori, Chania[2]. He died on April 30, 2013[3], in Crete[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], poet[6], writer[7], Eastern Orthodox priest[8], and metropolitan[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Greece[11]
  • Educated at: School of Theology of the NKUA[12]
  • Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13]
  • Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Irineos (Galanakis)[16]
  • Given name: Irineos[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Modern Greek[18]
  • Subject has role: centenarian[19]

Why It Matters

Irineos Galanakis has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Irineos Galanakis born?

Irineos Galanakis's place of birth was Paidochori, Chania[2].

Where did Irineos Galanakis die?

Irineos Galanakis passed away in Crete[4].

What did Irineos Galanakis do for work?

Irineos Galanakis worked as a theologian[5], poet[6], writer[7], Eastern Orthodox priest[8], and metropolitan[9].

Where did Irineos Galanakis go to school?

Irineos Galanakis was educated at School of Theology of the NKUA[12].

What awards did Irineos Galanakis receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . kathweb.at. kathweb.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'pl', 'ru']
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  2. 19w ago · Nikosguard · 2026-06-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → theologian, poet, writer +2
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  4. 24w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Subject has role → centenarian
    Occupation → theologian, poet, writer +2
    Place of death → Crete
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