Most Reverend
Michael Chumer
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| Auxiliary Bishop of Ljubljana Titular Bishop of Christopolis | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Ljubljana |
| In office | 1639–1651 |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 8 January 1640 by Antonio Santacroce |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1598 |
| Died | 30 June 1651 (age 53) Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Nationality | Slovenian |
Michael Chumer, O.F.M.orMichael Chumberg (1598 – 30 June 1651) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Ljubljana (1639–1651) and Titular BishopofChristopolis (1640–1651).[1][2][3]
Michael Chumer was born in Grgar, Slovenia in 1598 and ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[1] On 16 April 1639, he was selected as Auxiliary Bishop of Ljubljana.[1] On 3 October 1639, he was confirmed by Pope Urban VIII as Auxiliary Bishop of Ljubljana and Titular BishopofChristopolis.[1] On 8 January 1640, he was consecrated bishop by Antonio Santacroce, Cardinal-PriestofSanti Nereo e Achilleo, with Alfonso Gonzaga, Titular ArchbishopofRhodus, and Giovanni Battista Rinuccini, Archbishop of Fermo, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Ljubljana until his death on 30 June 1651.[1]
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