Janez Kozinc
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The Most Reverend Janez Kozinc | |
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| Bishop of Murska Sobota | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Maribor |
| Diocese | Murska Sobota |
| Appointed | 18 June 2025 |
| Installed | 14 September 2025 |
| Predecessor | Peter Štumpf |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 29 June 2010 |
| Consecration | 14 September 2025 by Peter Štumpf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1975 |
| Nationality | Slovenian |
| Alma mater | University of Ljubljana |
| Motto | Kjer je gospodov duh, tam je svoboda |
| Coat of arms |  |
Janez Kozinc (born 21 August 1975) is a Slovenian Roman Catholic prelate, who has served as the bishop of the Diocese of Murska Sobota since 14 September 2025. He is the third bishop of the diocese, which forms part of the Archdiocese of Maribor within the Catholic Church in Slovenia.
Kozinc was born on 21 August 1975 in Celje, in what was then the Socialist Republic of Slovenia of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.[1]
He first pursued studies in the natural sciences. He enrolled at the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of the University of Ljubljana, graduating in 1999. After completing civil service, he worked at the ecological research institute ERICo in Velenje. He subsequently undertook postgraduate studies in cooperation with the University of Ljubljana and earned a doctorate in analytical chemistry in 2005.[2] His academic and professional background in the natural sciences preceded his decision to enter priestly formation.[3]
Priestly ministry
In 2006, Kozinc entered the Maribor Theological Seminary and began studies in philosophy and theology. He was ordained a deacon in 2009 and a priest for the Diocese of Celje on 29 June 2010.[4]
Following his ordination, he carried out pastoral assignments in several parishes of the Diocese of Celje. His responsibilities included parish ministry, catechetical work, and participation in diocesan pastoral bodies. Over time, he also assumed broader responsibilities connected with clergy formation and diocesan administration.[3]
