The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces that the ordination of the new Bishop of Zenopolis,Dionysios, to the Holy Episcopacy will take place on Saturday, March 28, at the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Palos Hills, IL.
Upon his ordination, Bishop-elect Dionysios will serve as Auxiliary Bishop to Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago, while continuing in his role as Chancellor of the Holy Metropolis of Chicago.
It is recalled that, following his election by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on Monday, March 2, the Archimandrite Dionysios Anagnostopoulos received the Formal Announcement (Mega Minima) of his election as Bishop of Zenopolis at the Patriarchal Cathedral of Saint George at the Phanar.
Biography of the new Bishop
Bishop-elect Dionysios was born in Sparta, Greece, and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1986. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Northeastern University and worked in the information technology field before discerning a call to the Holy Priesthood. In preparation for ordination, he undertook theological studies at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, earning a Master of Theological Studies and a Master of Theology, graduating with highest distinction. He also pursued doctoral studies at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Ordained to the Holy Diaconate and Priesthood in 2003, he was elevated to the rank of Archimandrite in 2006. Throughout his priesthood, he faithfully served parishes in Astoria, Whitestone, and Yonkers, New York. At the invitation of Metropolitan Nathanael, he relocated to Chicago in 2021 to pastor St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Elmhurst, Illinois.
In 2022, he began assisting in the Office of the Chancellor and was appointed Vicar General the following year.
Following the passing of † Bishop Timothy, he was officially appointed Chancellor in January 2026.
