Antonio de Raya Navarrete facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Most Reverend Antonio de Raya Navarrete |
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| Bishop of Cusco | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Cusco |
| In Office | 1594–1606 |
| Predecessor | Gregorio de Montalvo Olivera |
| Successor | Fernando Mendoza González |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 27 November 1594 by Pedro Castro Quiñones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1536 Baeza, Spain |
| Died | 28 July 1606 Cuzco Peru |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Antonio de Raya Navarrete (born in 1536 – died on July 28, 1606) was an important leader in the Catholic Church. He served as the Bishop of Cusco, a city in Peru, from 1594 until his death in 1606.
Early Life and Role
Antonio de Raya Navarrete was born in a town called Baeza, Spain. He grew up to become a respected figure in the church. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Catholic Church who oversees a specific area, like a city or region.
Becoming a Bishop
In 1594, Antonio de Raya Navarrete was chosen for a very important role. On June 6, 1594, the King of Spain picked him to become the Bishop of Cusco. This choice was then approved by Pope Clement VIII, who was the head of the Catholic Church at that time.
Later that year, on November 27, 1594, Antonio de Raya Navarrete officially became a bishop. This special ceremony is called a "consecration." He was consecrated by Pedro Castro Quiñones, who was an Archbishop from Granada, Spain. Other bishops also helped in the ceremony.
Years as Bishop of Cusco
After becoming bishop, Antonio de Raya Navarrete dedicated his life to serving the people of Cusco. He worked in this important position for about 12 years. He continued to lead the church in Cusco until he passed away on July 28, 1606.
See Also
In Spanish: Antonio de Raya Navarrete para niños
