Juan García Ruiz, OAR (6 June 1728 – 2 May 1796) was a

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prelate who served as

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from 1784 to 1796. ''(in Latin)''"Bishop Juan García Ruiz, OAR"
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Biography

Juan García Ruiz was born in Madridejos, Plasencia, Spain on 6 June 1728. On 25 June 1784, he was appointed as

during the papacy of

Pope Pius VI Pope Pius VI (; born Count Angelo Onofrio Melchiorre Natale Giovanni Antonio called Giovanni Angelo or Giannangelo Braschi, 25 December 171729 August 1799) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 15 February 1775 to hi ...

. On 12 March 1786, he was

consecrated Sacred describes something that is dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity; is considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion; or inspires awe or reverence among believers. The property is often ascribed to objects (a ...

bishop by Juan Antonio Gallego y Orbigo,

Bishop of Nueva Caceres 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 ...

. He served as

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of Nueva Segovia until his death on 2 May 1796.

References

18th-century Roman Catholic bishops in the Philippines Bishops appointed by Pope Pius VI 1728 births 1796 deaths People from Cebu Augustinian Recollect bishops Roman Catholic bishops of Nueva Segovia {{Philippines-RC-bishop-stub