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Íñigo Navarro
Íñigo Navarro (died 1158/9) was the Bishop of Coria from 1142 to 1151 and thereafter the Bishop of Salamanca until his death. The main source for his early life is a single document from Segovia dated 1148. From this it is known that he held the title of '' magister'' and was an Augustinian canon at Segovia before he was a bishop. He probably hailed from Navarre, as did many of the '' repobladores'' of the region of Segovia and Ávila.Fletcher, 31–32. At some point, "willing to lead a stricter life", he founded a religious community at Párraces, probably composed of fellow Augustinians. There had been no bishop at Coria since 902 when, after re-conquering the city in June 1142 Alfonso VII of León re-established the diocese and appointed a bishop. Navarro was referred to as ''novo ordinato'' (newly ordained) in a royal document issued 30 August. The '' Chronica Adefonsi imperatoris'', in relating the conquest of Coria, notes that "a church was dedicated there in honor of Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bishop Of Coria
A bishop is an ordained member of the clergy who is entrusted with a position of Episcopal polity, authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance and administration of dioceses. The role or office of the bishop is called episcopacy or the episcopate. Organisationally, several Christian denominations utilise ecclesiastical structures that call for the position of bishops, while other denominations have dispensed with this office, seeing it as a symbol of power. Bishops have also exercised political authority within their dioceses. Traditionally, bishops claim apostolic succession, a direct historical lineage dating back to the original Twelve Apostles or Saint Paul. The bishops are by doctrine understood as those who possess the full Priest#Christianity, priesthood given by Jesus in Christianity, Jesus Christ, and therefore may ordain other clergy, including other bishops. A person ordained as a deacon, pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
