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diocesan In church governance, a diocese or bishopric is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop. History In the later organization of the Roman Empire, the increasingly subdivided provinces were administratively associated ...

bishop 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 di ...

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archbishop In Christian denominations, an archbishop is a bishop of higher rank or office. In most cases, such as the Catholic Church, there are many archbishops who either have jurisdiction over an ecclesiastical province in addition to their own archdi ...

s of Olomouc. Not much is known about the beginnings of the Diocese of Olomouc. It was reestablished in 1063 and in 1777 it was elevated to an archdiocese. CoA of Archbishops of Olomouc - Hukvaldy

Bishops of Olomouc

*''898/900–? Bishop from

Rome Rome (Italian language, Italian and , ) is the capital city and most populated (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio Regions of Italy, region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special named with 2, ...

'' *914–932 Jan (?)' *''Vacant (?)'' *942–947 Silvestr (?), † 961 *''947–976 united with the

Bishopric of Regensburg The Prince-Bishopric of Regensburg () was a small ecclesiastical principality of the Holy Roman Empire located near the Free Imperial City of Regensburg in Bavaria. It was elevated to the Archbishopric of Regensburg in 1803 after the dissolu ...

(?)'' *976–981 Vratislav (?) *''981–991 united with the

(?)'' *''991–1063 united with the

Bishopric of Prague The Archdiocese of Prague (Praha) (; ) is a Metropolitan Latin archdiocese of the Catholic Church in Bohemia, in the Czech Republic. The cathedral archiepiscopal see is St. Vitus Cathedral, in the Bohemian and Czech capital Prague, entirely sit ...

(?)'' * 1063–1086

Jan I Jan I may refer to: * Jan I the Scholastic (1308/10 – by 1372) * John I, Duke of Opava-Ratibor John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of ...

(Johann I von Brenau) *''1086–1088 united with the

(?)'' * 1088–1091 Vezel * 1091–1096

Ondřej Ondřej () is a Czech name, Czech given name, equivalent to Andrew, Andreas etc. Notable people with the name include: Sports *Ondřej Bank (born 1980), Czech alpine skier *Ondřej Buchtela (1999–2020), Czech ice hockey player *Ondřej Čelůstk ...

*1096–1099 Jindřich (?) * 1097/1099–1104 Petr I * 1104–1126 Jan II * 1126–1150

Jindřich Zdík Jindřich Zdík (also anglicized as ''Henry Zdík''; – 1150 in Prague) was a Czech bishop and diplomat. He served as bishop of Olomouc from 1126 to 1150. He was a promoter of church reforms and is considered one of the most educated Czechs of ...

* 1151–1157 Jan III of Litomyšl * 1157–1172 Jan IV * 1172–1182 Dětleb * 1182–1184 Pelhřim * 1184–1194 Kaim (

Chaim von Böhmen Haim can be a first name or surname originating in Hebrew or derived from the Old German name Haimo. Etymology Hebrew Chayyim ( ', Classical Hebrew: , Israeli Hebrew: ), also transcribed ''Haim, Hayim, Chayim'', or ''Chaim'' (English pronunciati ...

) * 1194–1199 Engelbert von Brabant * 1199–1201

Jan V Jan V of Zator (; before 1455 – 17 September 1513), was a Duke of Zator during 1468–1474 (with his three brothers as co-rulers), ruler over the western half of Zator from 1474 to 1494 (with his brother Władysław as his co-ruler), and ruler ...

* 1201–1240

Robert The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of ''Hrōþ, Hruod'' () "fame, glory, honour, prais ...

* 1241–1245 Konrád of Freiberk * 1245–1281

Bruno von Schauenburg Bruno von Schauenburg (also known as Bruno Olomucensis; 1205 – 1 or 17 February 1281 in Kroměříž) was a nobleman and Catholic priest of German descent, bishop of Olomouc in 1245–1281. He was one of the main advisors and diplomats of th ...

* 1281–1302 Dětřich * 1302–1311

Jan VI of Waldstein Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article Num ...

* 1311–1316

Petr II Petr is a Czech form of the masculine given name Peter and a surname. For information on Petr as a first name, see Peter (given name). Given name * Petr Aven (born 1955), Russian billionaire banker, economist and politician * Petr Čech (born 1982 ...

* 1316–1326 Konrád I * 1327–1333

Jindřich Berka of Dubá Jindřich is Czech form of the English name Henry. People with the given name include: * Jindřich Bačkovský (1912–2000), Czech physicist *Jindřich Balcar (1950–2013), Czechoslovak ski jumper who competed from 1974 to 1976 * Jindřich Chmela ...

* 1334–1351

Jan Volek Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article Num ...

* 1351–1364

Jan Očko of Vlašim Jan Očko of Vlašim (; Jan VIII as the Bishop of Olomouc) (? – died 1380), from the family of the House of Vlašim, was the second Archbishop of Prague (1364–1378). He was the uncle to his successor Jan of Jenštejn. Biography Early lif ...

* 1364–1380

John of Neumarkt John of Neumarkt also Johannes von Neumarkt (, ; 1310 in Neumarkt in Schlesien, Neumarkt – 24 December 1380 in Modřice, Moravia) was Chancellor of Emperor Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV, appointed Bishop of Naumburg, Bishop of Li ...

* 1381–1387 Petr III * 1387 Jan X Soběslav * 1388–1397

Mikuláš of Riesenburk Mikuláš or Mikulas is a given name and a surname, equivalent to the English name Nicholas. Notable people with the name include: Given name * Mikuláš Dzurinda (born 1956), Slovak politician, Prime Minister of Slovakia from 1998 to 2006 * Mikul� ...

* 1398–1403 Jan XI * 1403–1408

Ladislav of Kravaře Ladislav is a Czech, Slovak and Croatian variant of the Slavic name Vladislav. The female form of this name is Ladislava. Folk etymology occasionally links ''Ladislav'' with the Slavic goddess Lada. Spellings and variations In Bulgarian and ...

* 1409–1412

Conrad of Vechta Conrad of Vechta (Czech ''Konrád z Vechty''; German ''Konrad von Vechta'') (born , possibly in Bremen; died 24 December 1431 in Roudnice nad Labem) was Diocese of Verden, Bishop of Verden (1400–1402/1407), Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Olomouc, ...

* 1412–1416 Václav Králík of Buřenice * 1416–1430

Jan XII Železný Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article Numb ...

*: 1416–1448 Also Slavatzki * 1430–1434 Konrád III of Zvole * 1434–1450 Pavel of Miličín * 1450–1454 Jan XIII * 1454–1457 Bohuslav of Zvole * 1457–1482 Protas Černohorský of Boskovice * 1483/4–1490

John Filipec John Filipec (, ; according to the official list of bishops of Oradea/Várad:''Johannes IX. Filipecz de Prosznicz''; 1431 – 28 June 1509) was an advisor of the kings Matthias Corvinus and Vladislaus II of Bohemia and Hungary. From 1476 to ...

* 1487–1489 Jan Vitéz mladší * 1489–1493 Ardicino della Porta * 1493–1497 Juan de Borja Lanzol de Romaní, el mayor * 1497–1540

Stanislav I Thurzo Stanislav I Thurzo ( in Kraków – 16 or 17 April 1540 in Olomouc) was a Bishop of Olomouc, bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Olomouc, Diocese of Olomouc. Although a Roman Catholic, Catholic, he was the son of János Thurzó, a protestan ...

* 1540–1541

Bernard Zoubek of Zdětín Bernard ('' Bernhard'') is a French and West Germanic masculine given name. It has West Germanic origin and is also a surname. The name is attested from at least the 9th century. West Germanic ''Bernhard'' is composed from the two elements ''be ...

* 1541–1553

Jan Dubravius Jo(h)annes Dubravius (c. 1486 in Plzeň – 9 September 1553 in Kroměříž) was a Czech churchman, humanist and writer. He became the bishop of Olomouc. His name is given also as Jan Dubravius or Janus Dubravius, Jan Skála z Doubravky and Jan ...

* 1553–1565 Marek Khuen of Olomouc * 1565–1572

Vilém Prusinovský z Víckova Vilém Prusinovský z Víckova (in German: William Prusinowsky von Wiczkov) (1534 – June 16, 1572) was a bishop of Olomouc in 1565–1572. He started his office in the times of Catholic-Protestant controversy and followed the policy of the Cou ...

* 1572–1574

Jan XVII Grodecký Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article Numbe ...

* 1574–1575

Tomáš Albín of Helfenburk Tomáš () is a Czech and Slovak given name, equivalent to the name Thomas. Tomáš is also a surname (feminine: Tomášová). Notable people with the name include: Given name Sport *Tomáš Berdych (born 1985), Czech tennis player * Tomáš Chor� ...

* 1576–1578 Jan XVIII * 1579–1599 Stanislav II Pavlovský * 1599–1636

Franz von Dietrichstein Franz Seraph von Dietrichstein (, 22 August 1570 – 19 September 1636), was an Austrian nobleman and cardinal, member of an ancient House of Dietrichstein, was the 1st Prince of Dietrichstein, Archbishop of Olomouc, Governor ( Landeshauptman ...

* 1636–1637

Jan XIX Arnošt of Plattenstein Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article Numb ...

* 1637–1662 Leopold Wilhelm * 1663–1664 Charles Joseph * 1664–1695 Karl II von Liechtenstein-Kastelkorn * 1695–1711

Charles Joseph of Lorraine Charles Joseph John Anthony Ignace Felix of Lorraine (), also known as ''Charles III'' in his capacity as the bishop of Olomouc (24 November 1680 – 4 December 1715), was a German prelate. Born in Vienna, he was the second son of Charles V, D ...

* 1711–1738 Wolfgang Schrattenbach * 1738–1745 Jakob Ernst von Liechtenstein-Kastelkorn * 1745–1758 Ferdinand Julius Troyer of Troyerstein * 1758–1760 Leopold II Fridrich of Egkh * 1761–1776

Maximilian Reichsgraf von Hamilton Furstbischof Maximilian, Reichsgraf von Hamilton (17 March 1714 – 31 October 1776) was a Prince-Bishop of Olomouc, then in the Holy Roman Empire, now in present-day Czech Republic. Family Hamilton's family originally came from the Kingdom of ...

Archbishops of Olomouc

* 1777–1811

Antonín Theodor Colloredo-Waldsee Antonín Theodor von Colloredo-Waldsee (also: ''Colloredo-Waldsee-Melz'' or ''Colloredo-Melz und Waldsee'') (17 July 1729 – 12 November 1811) was a Cardinal (Catholic Church), cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Biography Antonín was ...

* 1811–1819 Maria Tadeáš Trauttmansdorff * 1819–1831

Rudolf von Habsburg-Lothringen Rudolph Johann Joseph Rainier, Archduke of Austria, Prince Royal of Hungary and Bohemia, Cardinal-Archbishop of Olomouc (8 January 1788 – 24 July 1831), was a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, and an Austrian clergyman and noble. He wa ...

* 1831–1836 Ferdinand Maria Chotek * 1836–1853 Maxmilián Josef Sommerau-Beckh * 1853–1892 Bedřich z Fürstenberka * 1893–1904 Theodor Kohn * 1904–1915

Franziskus von Sales Bauer Franziskus von Sales Bauer (26 January 1841 – 25 November 1915) was an Austro-Hungarian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Brno (1882–1904) and later Archbishop of Olomouc from 1904 until his death, and was elev ...

* 1916–1920

Lev Skrbenský z Hříště Lev Skrbenský z Hříště, , also spelt ''Skrebensky'' (12 June 1863, Hausdorf (now a part of Bartošovice), Moravia, Austria-Hungary – 24 December 1938, Dlouhá Loučka, Czechoslovakia) was a prominent Cardinal in the Catholic Church during ...

* 1921–1923

Antonín Cyril Stojan Antonín Cyril Stojan (22 May 1851 – 29 September 1923) was a Czech Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Olomouc from 1921 until his death. He was a politician prior to this and served in several political capacities whil ...

* 1923–1947

Leopold Prečan Leopold may refer to: People * Leopold (given name), including a list of people named Leopold or Léopold * Leopold (surname) Fictional characters * Leopold (''The Simpsons''), Superintendent Chalmers' assistant on ''The Simpsons'' * Leopold B ...

* 1948–1961 Josef Karel Matocha *: bishop

Josef Vrana Josef Vrana (17 October 1905, in Stříbrnice (Přerov District), Stříbrnice – 30 November 1987, in Olomouc) was the administrator of the archbishopric of Olomouc, as well as titular bishop of Octabia.František Vaňák * 1992-2022

Jan Graubner Jan Graubner (born 29 August 1948) is a Czech prelate of the Catholic Church who has been Archbishop of Prague since July 2022. He was Archbishop of Olomouc in the Czech Republic from 1992 to 2022, after serving as an auxiliary there for two yea ...

* since 2024

Josef Nuzík His Excellency. The Most Reverend. Monsignor. Josef Nuzík (born 25 July 1966) is a Czech prelate of the Catholic Church. He was appointed the Metropolitan Archbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Olomouc, Olomouc by Pope Francis on 9 February ...

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{{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Bishops And Archbishops Of Olomouc Roman Catholic bishops of Olomouc

Olomouc Olomouc (; ) is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 103,000 inhabitants, making it the Statutory city (Czech Republic), sixth largest city in the country. It is the administrative centre of the Olomouc Region. Located on the Morava (rive ...

Bishops and archbishops of Olomouc Roman Catholic archbishops of Olomouc