Bishop/holyman Famous Names Starting with Letter J

He also called himself "Jacobus Gottorpius" referring to the royal estate of Gottorp. During his lif

He also called himself "Jacobus Gottorpius" referring to the royal estate of Gottorp. During his life he achieved fluency in eight languages. He achieved fame amongst the Indians of Michoacan for being a righteous and helpful man towards his flock. His relics, now lost, were kept for a long time by the Indians of Tarecuato who still celebrate his birthday every year.

Was an archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. He led the Archdiocese of Manila

Was an archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. He led the Archdiocese of Manila as its archbishop and was later made cardinal by Pope Paul VI. As Archbishop of Manila, he was widely considered Primate of the Philippines, though no formal dignity has ever been attached to the archdiocese. He retired as the Archbishop of Manila on September 15, 2003, having reached the age of retirement for prelates under Canon Law, and was succeeded by Gaudencio Rosales. He was only the third native Filipino Archbishop of Manila, following centuries of Spanish, American and Irish episcopacy.

Was the Bishop of Przemysl, and was the royal secretary of Poland from 1553. In 1569, he signed the

Was the Bishop of Przemysl, and was the royal secretary of Poland from 1553. In 1569, he signed the act of annexation of Podlasie, Volhynia and Kiev to the kingdom during Sejm in Lublin.

Was a Polish Roman Catholic priest and bishop.During the reign of Nicholas II of Russia, Bishop Ciep

Was a Polish Roman Catholic priest and bishop.During the reign of Nicholas II of Russia, Bishop Cieplak was under surveillance by the Okhrana, which suspected him of Polish nationalism. In 1919 he was named the titular bishop of Ohrid. As the highest ranking representative of Roman Catholic Church in the new Soviet Union he was often harassed and persecuted. The Archbishop was arrested twice by the CHEKA, but was released amidst massive protests by the Catholics of Petrograd. At the same time, he was also instrumental in arranging for the relics of Saint Andrew Bobola to be permanently tranferred from the Soviet Union to Rome. Otherwise, the Archbishop was certain that the remains of the Saint would have been subjected to desecration.

Is the Archbishop of Riga, Latvia. Pujats was born in the town of Nautreni. He attended the Theologi

Is the Archbishop of Riga, Latvia. Pujats was born in the town of Nautreni. He attended the Theological Seminary in Riga until it was closed by the Soviet Union in 1951. Two months later, he was ordained in a secret ceremony by Archbishop Antonijs Springo

Was a French priest who sowed the seeds of the Copernican revolution in Europe. Although he was one

Was a French priest who sowed the seeds of the Copernican revolution in Europe. Although he was one of the most famous and influential philosophers of the late Middle Ages, he is today among the least well known. He developed the concept of impetus, the f

Was Mauritian Roman Catholic priest, bishop and cardinal. A native of Quatre-Bornes, Mauritius, Marg

Was Mauritian Roman Catholic priest, bishop and cardinal. A native of Quatre-Bornes, Mauritius, Margéot was ordained as a priest on December 17, 1938. He was consecrated as Bishop of the Diocese of Port-Louis on May 4, 1969 and served until February 15, 1

Better known internationally as The Singing Nun, was a Belgian nun, and a member (as Sister Luc Gabr

Better known internationally as The Singing Nun, was a Belgian nun, and a member (as Sister Luc Gabriel) of the Dominican Fichermont Convent in Belgium. She became internationally famous in 1963 as Soeur Sourire (Sister Smile) when she scored a hit with the song "Dominique". In the English language world, she is mostly referred to as "The Singing Nun".

Is a Pentecostal preacher and pioneer of televangelism who reached the height of his popularity in t

Is a Pentecostal preacher and pioneer of televangelism who reached the height of his popularity in the 1980s. Swaggart is first cousin to recording artists Jerry Lee Lewis and Mickey Gilley. The sons of three sisters, all of them share the same middle nam

Ukrainian Greek-Catholic nun, was the first member of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate. In 18

Ukrainian Greek-Catholic nun, was the first member of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate. In 1869, Michaelina Hordashevska was born in Lwów. At the age of 18, she decided to consecrate her life to God in a contemplative monastery of the Order of St Basil the Great, then the only Eastern-rite woman's congregation. Then the Basilians decided to establish a woman's congregation that focused on the active life, Michaelina was elected to be the first leader. When she agreed, she was sent to the Felician sisters to give her the experience of active paramonastic life.

Is a French Catholic Jesuit priest and composer, mainly of modern Christian liturgical music.Heavily

Is a French Catholic Jesuit priest and composer, mainly of modern Christian liturgical music.Heavily influenced by Gregorian chant, Gelineau has composed numerous chants for the ecumenical French Taizé Community, and a set of psalmody which is used worldwide. He is associated with the Institut Catholique in Paris.

Was a bishop of the Evangelical-Augsburg Church in Poland. A vocal opponent of Nazi Germany, after t

Was a bishop of the Evangelical-Augsburg Church in Poland. A vocal opponent of Nazi Germany, after the German invasion of Poland in 1939 he was arrested by the Germans, tortured, and sent to Sachsenhausen concentration camp where he died.After the German Invasion of Poland in September 1939 Bursche was captured by the Sicherheitsdienst on October 3, 1939 and imprisoned at Radom, after October 13, 1939 at the central Gestapo – Prison in Berlin. In January 1940 he was sent to Sachsenhausen concentration camp, in the end of February 1942 his family received the information that Bursche died on February 20, 1942 in Berlin–Moabit Prison. The exact circumstances of his death and even the real date and place are unknown.

Is the most famous Latvian Lutheran pastor. Rubenis has written more than 20 original literature and

Is the most famous Latvian Lutheran pastor. Rubenis has written more than 20 original literature and theology books. More than 10 books have been bestsellers in Latvia, and many of his books have been translated in Lithuanian and German. He has published