Juan Velez (bishop elect)
Roman Catholic clergyman
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Father Juan Vélez (12 March 1602 – 1661) was a Roman Catholic prelate who was appointed Bishop of Cebu.[1][2]
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 (aged 58–59) |
Biography
Juan Vélez was born in Córdoba, Spain and ordained a priest in 1627.[2] He served as dean of the church in the Archdiocese of Manila.[3] On 26 January 1660 Pope Alexander VII appointed him Bishop of Cebu.[1][4][2] Although he assumed the position as Bishop of Cebu, he died before his consecration as bishop.[2]
