Sebastián Foronda
Spanish bishop (1490–1543)
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Sebastián Foronda OSA (1490–1543) was an auxiliary bishop who served as Administrator of Cebu (1722–1728).[1]
Most Reverend Sebastián Foronda | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Calydon | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Cebu |
| In office | 1722–1728 |
| Predecessor | Martín de Sarricolea y Olea |
| Successor | Juan de Las Peñas |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | by João de Casal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1665 |
| Died | 20 May 1728 (age 63) |
Biography
Sebastián Foronda was born in 1665 in Badajoz, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine.[2] On 2 Mar 1722, Pope Innocent XIII named him as Titular Bishop of Calydon and consecrated bishop in Macau by João de Casal, Bishop of Macau.[2] He was then assigned to the Archdiocese of Cebu to serve as an administrator.[1][2] He died on 20 May 1728.[2]
While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Felipe Molina y Figueroa, Bishop of Nueva Caceres.[2]
