Most Reverend Father Juan Vélez |
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Bishop Elect of Cebu | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Diocese | Diocese of Cebu |
Predecessor | Pedro de Arce |
Successor | Juan López |
Orders | |
Ordination | by 1627 |
Personal details | |
Born | March 12, 1602 |
Died | 1661 |
Father Juan Vélez (March 12, 1602 – 1661) was a Roman Catholic prelate who was appointed Bishop of Cebu.
Juan Vélez was born in Córdoba, Spain and ordained a priest in 1627. He served as dean of the church in the Archdiocese of Manila. On January 26, 1660, Pope Alexander VII, appointed him Bishop of Cebu. Although he assumed the position as Bishop of Cebu, he died before his consecration as bishop.