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His Excellency

Most Rev. John M. Botean

Eparch

Eparchy of Saint George in Canton

Born: July 9, 1955 · Canton, United States, United States · Age 70
Ordained priest: May 18, 1986
Ordained bishop: August 24, 1996
Rite: Latin

A priest for 40 years, 1 month

A bishop for 29 years, 10 months

4 years until canonical retirement

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Jul 1955

Born

July 9, 1955 · Canton, United States, United States

May 1986

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 18, 1986

Mar 1996

Appointed Eparch of Saint George in Canton

March 29, 1996 · Saint George in Canton, United States, United States

Aug 1996

Ordained Bishop

August 24, 1996

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