Juan de Ribera

Roman Catholic archbishop of Valencia

Juan de Ribera - Roman Catholic archbishop of Valencia
Born

March 20th, 1532
493 years ago

Died

1611
414 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Spain

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Born in 1532, served as Archbishop of Valencia and was instrumental in the Counter-Reformation efforts in Spain. Established the seminary in Valencia to train priests and promoted education and the proper conduct of clergy. Strengthened church discipline and fostered the spiritual life of the diocese. Notable for implementing reforms and for his commitment to Catholic doctrine. Died in 1611 and canonized in 1966.

Established the seminary in Valencia

Promoted educational reforms in the clergy

Canonized as a saint in 1966

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