Pedro Tapia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pedro Tapia |
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| Archbishop of Seville | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Seville |
| In Office | 1652–1657 |
| Predecessor | Domingo Pimentel Zúñiga |
| Successor | Pedro Urbina Montoya |
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| Consecration | 25 July 1641 by Antonio Sotomayor |
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| Born | March 1582 Villorios, Spain |
| Died | 25 August 1657 (age 75) Seville, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Previous post | Bishop of Segovia (1641–1644) Bishop of Sigüenza (1644–1645) Bishop of Córdoba (1649–1652) |
Pedro Tapia (born March 1582 – died August 25, 1657) was an important leader in the Catholic Church in Spain. He was a member of the Dominican Order, a group of priests and brothers. During his life, he served as a Bishop in several cities and later became the Archbishop of Seville.
Life and Church Roles
Pedro Tapia was born in a place called Villorios, Spain, in March 1582. He chose to become a priest in the Dominican Order. This order is a religious group known for its preaching and teaching.
In 1641, when Pope Urban VIII was the leader of the Catholic Church, Pedro Tapia was chosen to be the Bishop of Segovia. A bishop is a high-ranking church official who oversees a specific area, like a diocese.
Later that same year, on July 25, 1641, he officially became a bishop. This special ceremony is called a consecration. Antonio Sotomayor, who was an Archbishop, helped lead this important event.
Moving to New Roles
Pedro Tapia continued to serve the church in different important positions.
- In 1645, he became the Bishop of Sigüenza. This appointment was confirmed by Pope Innocent X.
- Then, in 1649, he was appointed as the Bishop of Córdoba. He served in this role for three years.
- Finally, in 1652, Pope Innocent X appointed him to a very high position: Archbishop of Seville. An archbishop leads a larger area called an archdiocese.
Pedro Tapia served as the Archbishop of Seville until he passed away on August 25, 1657, at the age of 75. While he was a bishop, he also helped consecrate another bishop, Juan Arroyo, who became an Auxiliary Bishop of Seville in 1655.
See also
In Spanish: Pedro de Tapia para niños
