Johannes Holler (1614–1671) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier (1663–1671).[1][2][3][4][5]

Most Reverend

Johannes Holler
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Trier
Titular Bishop of Azotus
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Trier
In office1663–1671
Orders
Ordination1652
Consecration1 Jun 1664
by Karl Kaspar von Leyen-Hohengeroldseck
Personal details
Born1614
Died20 November 1671 (age 57)
Trier, Germany
NationalityGerman

Biography edit

Johannes Holler was born in Echternach, Germany in 1614 and ordained a priest in 1652.[1] On 27 Aug 1663, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier and Titular Bishop of Azotus.[1] On 1 Jun 1664, he was consecrated bishop by Karl Kaspar von Leyen-Hohengeroldseck, Archbishop of Trier.[1] He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier until his death on 20 November 1671.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "Bishop Johannes Holler" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 29, 2016
  2. ^ "Diocese of Trier" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  3. ^ "Diocese of Trier" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  4. ^ "Azotus (Titular See)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  5. ^ "Titular Episcopal See of Azotus" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016