Gregor Helfenstein (1559–1632) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier (1599–1632).[1][2][3][4][5]
Most Reverend Gregor Helfenstein | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Trier Titular Bishop of Azotus | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Trier |
| In office | 1599–1632 |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1 Nov 1599 by Ottavio Paravicini |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1559 Oberemmel, Germany |
| Died | 21 Oct 1632 (age 73) Trier, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
Biography
Gregor Helfenstein was born in the village of Oberemmel, near Konz, Germany in 1559.[1] On 29 Oct 1599, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VIII as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier and Titular Bishop of Azotus.[1] On 1 Nov 1599, was consecrated bishop by Ottavio Paravicini, Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Alessio.[1] He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier until his death on 21 Oct 1632.[1]
Episcopal succession
While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of:[1]
- Lothar von Metternich, Archbishop of Trier (1600);
- Johann Schweikard von Kronberg, Archbishop of Mainz (1604);
- Philipp Christoph von Sötern, Coadjutor Bishop of Speyer (1612); and
- Wilhelm von Essern (Effern), Bishop of Worms (1612).