Juan de Rojas y Asúa
| Most Reverend Juan de Rojas y Asúa | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Nicaragua | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Nicaragua |
| In office | 1683-1685 |
| Predecessor | Andrés de las Navas y Quevedo |
| Successor | Nicolás Delgado |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 10 Apr 1683 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1622 Buenache de Alarcón, Spain |
| Died |
25 Nov 1685 (age 63) Metapa, Nicaragua |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Juan de Rojas y Asúa (1622 - 25 Nov 1685) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Nicaragua (1683-1685)[1][2][3][4]
Biography
In 1644, Juan de Rojas y Asúa was ordained a priest of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy.[1] On 14 Dec 1682, he was selected by the king of Spain and confirmed on 8 Mar 1683 by Pope Innocent XI as Bishop of Nicaragua.[1] On 10 Apr 1683, he was consecrated bishop and in Jan 1684, he was installed bishop.[1] He served as Bishop of Nicaragua until his death in on 25 Nov 1685[1] in Metapa, Nicaragua while on a pastoral visit.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Bishop Juan de Rojas y Asúa, O. de M." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Diocese of León" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Diocese of León en Nicaragua" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- 1 2 Blanco Segura, Ricardo. Obispos, arzobispos y representantes de la Santa Sede en Costa Rica. ISBN 9789977640792.
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Andrés de las Navas y Quevedo |
Bishop of Nicaragua 1683-1685 |
Succeeded by Nicolás Delgado |
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