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Archbishop Nikola Eterović
Coat of arms of Nikola Eterović

Nikola Eterović (born January 20, 1951 in Pučišća) is a Croatian Titular Archbishop of the Catholic Church, and Apostolic Nuncio to Germany, since 21 September 2013.

Biography

Nikola Eterović was ordained June 26, 1977 by Bishop Celestin Bezmalinović. In March 25, 1980 he joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See, where he worked in the Apostolic Nunciatures of Côte d'Ivoire, Spain and Nicaragua. Pope John Paul II gave him several honors,[1] before making him titular bishop of Sicia and Nuncio to the Ukraine on May 22, 1999. He was consecrated by Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano, Ante Jurić, Archbishop of Split, and Slobodan Štambuk, Bishop of Hvar, on July 10, 1999 in St Peter, Rome. In February 11, 2004 he became General Secretary of the Synod of Bishops. In November 30, 2009, due to the creation of the actual Diocese of Sisak, Eterović opted for the titular diocese of Cibalae.

Memberships

Nikola Eterović is a member of the following institutions:

See also

References

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine
22 May 1999–11 February 2004
Succeeded by
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops
11 February 2004–21 September 2013
Succeeded by
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Apostolic Nuncio to Germany
21 September 2013–present
Incumbent

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