Arnaud-François Lefèbvre
Most Reverend Arnaud-François Lefèbvre | |
|---|---|
| Apostolic Vicar of Cochin | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Apostolic Vicararite of Cochin |
| Predecessor | Alexandre de Alexandris |
| Successor | Guillaume Piguel |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | January 6, 1743 by Jean de Lolière-Puycontat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 21, 1709 |
| Died | March 27, 1760 (aged 50) |
| Nationality | French |
Arnaud-François Lefèbvre (December 21, 1709 – March 27, 1760) served as the Apostolic Vicar of Cochin (1741-1760).[1]
Biography
Arnaud-François Lefèbvre was born in Calais, France and was an ordained priest of the Société des Missions étrangères de Paris.[1] On October 6, 1741, Pope Benedict XIV appointed him Apostolic Vicar of Cochin and Titular Bishop of Nea Aule.[1] On January 6, 1743, he was consecrated bishop by Jean de Lolière-Puycontat, Apostolic Vicar of Siam.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Arnaud-François Lefèbvre, M.E.P." retrieved November 9, 2015