Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Varaždin

Roman Catholic Diocese of Varaždin

Roman Catholic Diocese of Varaždin

Roman Catholic diocese in Croatia

The Diocese of Varaždin (Latin: Dioecesis Varasdinensis) is a Latin ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in northern Croatia. The diocese is centred in the city of Varaždin. It is a new diocese, having only been erected on July 5, 1997 from the Archdiocese of Zagreb. Bishop Marko Culej was the first to be head of the diocese. Bishop Bože Radoš is the current bishop of Varaždin.[1]

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The Church of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven was built in 1646 and was proclaimed a cathedral on September 28, 1997.

The diocese's patron saint is Saint Marko of Križevci.

Bishops

Latin inscription on the cathedral's door: Diocesis Varasdinensis erecta die V Julii MCMXCVII

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Resignations and Appointments", Holy See Press Office, August 1, 2019

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