Azarias Friton
Azarias Friton, O.P. (1563 – 7 January, 1607) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Nakhchivan (1604–1607).[1][2][3]
Most Reverend Azarias Friton | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Nakhchivan | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Nakhchivan |
| In office | 1604–1607 |
| Predecessor | Nicholas Friton |
| Successor | Matthaeus Erasmos |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 9 May 1604 by Girolamo Bernerio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1563 |
| Died | 7 January 1607 Nakhchivan, Armenia |
Biography
Azarias Friton was born in 1563 and appointed a priest in the Order of Preachers.[1] On 24 March 1604, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VIII as Archbishop of Nakhchivan.[1] On 9 May 1604, he was consecrated bishop by Girolamo Bernerio, Cardinal-Bishop of Albano, with Agostino Quinzio, Bishop of Korčula, and Leonard Abel, Titular Bishop of Sidon, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Archbishop of Nakhchivan until his death on 7 January 1607.[1]
References
- "Archbishop Azarias Friton, O.P." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016
- "Archdiocese of Nachitschewan (Naxivan, Nakhtchevan, Nakhchivan)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
- "Archdiocese of Nachitschewan” GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nicholas Friton |
Archbishop of Nakhchivan 1604–1607 |
Succeeded by Matthaeus Erasmos |
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