Juan Velez (bishop elect)

Father Juan Vélez (12 March 1602 – 1661) was a Roman Catholic prelate who was appointed Bishop of Cebu.

Biography
Juan Vélez was born in Córdoba, Spain and ordained a priest in 1627. He served as dean of the church in the Archdiocese of Manila. On 26 January 1660 Pope Alexander VII appointed him Bishop of Cebu. Although he assumed the position as Bishop of Cebu, he died before his consecration as bishop.

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