Roman Catholic Diocese of Koper
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Koper
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Diocese of Koper
Dioecesis Iustinopolitanus |
| Location |
| Country |
Slovenia |
| Metropolitan |
Ljubljana |
| Statistics |
| Area |
4,306 km2 (1,663 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2011)
260,786
194,322 (79.5%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
Stolna cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja, Koper |
| Co-cathedral |
Stolna cerkev Kristus Odrešenik, Nova Gorica
(Co-Cathedral of Christ the Saviour) |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Metod Pirih |
| Auxiliary Bishop |
Jurij Bizjak |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Koper (Latin: Iustinopolitan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Koper in the Ecclesiastical province of Ljubljana in Slovenia.
History
- October 17, 1977: Established as Diocese of Koper from the Diocese of Trieste–Koper, Italy
Special churches
- Minor Basilicas:
- Romarska cerkev (bazilika) Marijinega vnebovzetja, Solkan (Sveta Gora)
Leadership
- Bishops of Koper (Roman rite)
- Bishop Bishop Metod Pirih (since 1987.04.16)
- Bishop Janez Jenko (1977.10.17 – 1987.04.15)
See also
Source
Coordinates: 45°32′51.52″N 13°43′50.17″E / 45.5476444°N 13.7306028°E / 45.5476444; 13.7306028
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Slovenia
- Religious organizations established in 1977
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Slovenia stubs
- European Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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