Rafael Ripoz, O.P. (1553–1620) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Perpignan-Elne (1618–1620).[1][2][3]
Most Reverend Rafael Ripoz | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Perpignan-Elne | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| In office | 1618–1620 |
| Predecessor | Ramón Ivorra |
| Successor | Francesc Senjust |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 25 November 1618 by Giovanni Garzia Mellini |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1553 Barcelona, Spain |
| Died | 17 December 1620 (age 67) Perpignan-Elne, France |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Biography edit
Rafael Ripoz was born in Barcelona, Spain, in 1553 and ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[1] He was appointed Bishop of Perpignan-Elne on 12 November 1618, during the papacy of Pope Paul V.[1] On 25 November 1618, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Garzia Mellini, Cardinal-Priest of Santi Quattro Coronati, with Diego Alvarez (archbishop), Archbishop of Trani, and Alessandro Guidiccioni (iuniore), Bishop of Lucca, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Bishop of Perpignan-Elne until his death on 17 December 1620.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Bishop Rafael Ripoz, O.P." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved November 24, 2016
- ^ "Diocese of Perpignan-Elne" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
- ^ "Diocese of Perpignan-Elne" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
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