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Biography

Rodrigo Cárdenas was ordained a priest in the

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. On 30 May 1650, he was appointed during the papacy of

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as Bishop of Nueva Segovia. On 28 May 1651, 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 Miguel de Poblete Casasola,

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. On 22 Jul 1653, he was installed as Bishop of Nueva Segovia. He served as Bishop of Nueva Segovia until his death in May 1661. While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Juan Merlo de la Fuente, Bishop of Comayagua (1651).

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