Gregor Helfenstein
Gregor Helfenstein (1559–1632) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier (1599–1632).[1][2][3][4][5]
Most Reverend Gregor Helfenstein | |
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Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Trier Titular Bishop of Azotus | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Diocese | Diocese of Trier |
In office | 1599–1632 |
Orders | |
Consecration | 1 Nov 1599 by Ottavio Paravicini |
Personal details | |
Born | 1559 Oberemmel, Germany |
Died | 21 Oct 1632 (age 73) Trier, Germany |
Nationality | German |
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] On 1 Nov 1599, was consecrated bishop by Ottavio Paravicini, Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Alessio.[1] He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier until his death on 21 Oct 1632.[1]
Episcopal succession
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).
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References
- "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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