Gregor Helfenstein
| Most Reverend Gregor Helfenstein | |
|---|---|
|
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Trier Titular Bishop of Azotus | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Trier |
| In office | 1599–1632 |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1600 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1559 Oberemmel, Germany |
| Died |
21 Oct 1632 (age 73) Trier, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
Gregor Helfenstein (1559–1632) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier (1599–1632).[1][2][3][4][5]
Biography
Gregor Helfenstein was born in the village of Oberemmel, near Konz, Germany in 1559.[1] On 29 Oct 1599, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VIII as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier and Titular Bishop of Azotus.[1] He was consecrated bishop in 1600.[1] He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier until his death on 21 Oct 1632.[1]
Episcopal successsion
While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of:[1]
- Lothar von Metternich, Archbishop of Trier (1600);
- Johann Schweikard von Kronberg, Archbishop of Mainz (1604);
- Philipp Christoph von Sötern, Coadjutor Bishop of Speyer (1612); and
- Wilhelm von Essern (Effern), Bishop of Worms (1612).
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Bishop Gregor Helfenstein" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 29, 2016
- ↑ "Diocese of Trier" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
- ↑ "Diocese of Trier" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
- ↑ "Azotus (Titular See)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Azotus" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
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