Bishop Elect Juan Velez
Father Juan Vélez (12 March 1602 – 1661) was a Roman Catholic prelate who was appointed Bishop of Cebu.
Most Reverend Father Juan Vélez | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Elect of Cebu | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Cebu |
| In office | 1660 |
| Predecessor | Pedro de Arce |
| Successor | Juan López |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | by 1627 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 March 1602 |
| Died | 1661 |
Biography
Juan Vélez was born in Córdoba, Spain and ordained a priest in 1627. He served as dean of the church in the Archdiocese of Manila. On 26 January 1660 Pope Alexander VII appointed him Bishop of Cebu. Although he assumed the position as Bishop of Cebu, he died before his consecration as bishop.
References
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Archdiocese of Cebu". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 18, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cebu". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 18, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
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