In this capacity , he serves the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago as its Presiding Hierarch ( proedros ) .
In November 1997 , the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate elected Bishop Iakovos of Chicago to the active Metropolitanate of Chicago and Exarch of Ionia .
In this capacity , Iakovos serves the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago as its Presiding Hierarch ( proedros ) .
In November 1997 , the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate elected Bishop Iakovos of Chicago to the active Metropolitanate of Chicago and Exarch of Ionia .