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The result was keep. Kurykh (talk) 21:15, 7 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Christophoros (Rakintzakis)[edit]

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Article subject does not appear to be notable for any reason other than being a bishop. Bishops aren't generally notable per WP:BISHOPS Amortias (T)(C) 23:33, 30 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I am sure there are dozens and dozens of similar biographical articles on other bishops that could be tagged this way as well; unless those are also removed, arbitrarily picking this one makes no sense. To the point of notability, there is in fact historical notability here, as Bp. Christopher was the first Dean of the Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy for nine years, as well as representing the Ecumenical Patriarchate at two Episcopal assembles. Furthermore he is a popular bishop of interest to Orthodox Christians. Vote to KEEP. ΙΣΧΣΝΙΚΑ-888 (talk) 23:46, 30 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, WP:CLERGY says, "The bishops of major denominations are notable by virtue of their status" and specifically includes Eastern Orthodox denominations in this category. Not sure the article as written sets forth the case for his notability in the clearest possible terms, however. Would like to hear more input from editors who are more familiar with Orthodox hierarchy, in Canada or elsewhere. --Arxiloxos (talk) 02:52, 31 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Christianity-related deletion discussions. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 04:42, 1 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Ontario-related deletion discussions. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 04:42, 1 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Keep per WP:CLERGYOUTCOMES. Orthodox bishops are certainly presumed to be notable per long-standing practice. St Anselm (talk) 04:55, 1 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Comment. It's unclear if he's a diocesan bishop or not. The article says he's a titular bishop and auxiliary bishop. Generally only diocesan bishops are considered inherently notable at AfD. -- Necrothesp (talk) 14:51, 1 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

He is the Vicar-Bishop of the "Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto Canada" (1999-present). ΙΣΧΣΝΙΚΑ-888 (talk) 17:13, 1 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

In any case, auxillary bishops are also considered notable - see Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Felipe de Jesús Estévez. St Anselm (talk) 21:07, 1 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Weak keep - I don't see any reason why his activities within the Greek Orthodox church brought up by ΙΣΧΣΝΙΚΑ-888 as well as his position as titular bishop and auxiliary bishop are not sufficient evidence for notability. Smmurphy^(Talk) 15:48, 3 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Keep -- We generally regard bishops as notable. This seems to be a case of fulfilling an episcopal role without a local episcopal title, because none has been created. I expect that his is only a modest denomination in Canada, but its leaders should be accorded an appropriate status. Peterkingiron (talk) 19:03, 5 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.