Bartolomé Martinez Menacho y Mesa
| Most Reverend Bartolomé Martinez Menacho y Mesa | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Santafé en Nueva Granada | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Santafé en Nueva Granada |
| Predecessor | Alfonso López de Avila |
| Successor | Bartolomé Lobo Guerrero |
| Orders | |
| Consecration |
September 4, 1588 by Turibius of Mogrovejo |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1517 Torre de Miguel Sesmero, Spain |
| Died |
February 16, 1604 (age 87) Cartagena |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Previous post | Bishop of Panamá (1587-1593) |
Bartolomé Martinez Menacho y Mesa (Mechado) (1517 – February 16, 1604) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Santafé en Nueva Granada (1593-1604) and Bishop of Panamá (1587-1593).[1][2][3][4][5]
Biography
Bartolomé Martinez Menacho y Mesa was born in Torre de Miguel Sesmero, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[1] He went to Peru where he served as archdeacon of the Cathedral of Lima.[4] On April 27, 1587, Pope Sixtus V, appointed him Bishop of Panamá.[1] On September 4, 1588, he was consecrated bishop by Turibius of Mogrovejo, Archbishop of Lima with Antonio Avendaño y Paz, Bishop of Concepción assisting.[1] His term in Panama was marked by good relations with the government authorities with little meddling in church affairs; he also defended the Black population and prevented their harsh punishment after a rebellion.[4] On April 30, 1593, Pope Clement VIII, appointed him the Archbishop of Santafé en Nueva Granada where he served until his death on February 16, 1604[1] in Cartagena.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Catholic Hierarchy: "Archbishop Bartolomé Martinez Menacho y Mesa (Mechado)" retrieved November 18, 2015
- ↑ GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá" retrieved November 16, 2015
- 1 2 Arzobispo de Panama Guillermo Rojas y Arrieta C.M. Resena Historica de los Obispos que han ocupado la silla de Panama Publisher: Escuela Tipográfica Salesiana (1929) | P. 34-37
- 1 2 3 Los Obispos Latinoamericanos - Defensa Del Indio P. 34-35 | retrieved November 17, 2015
- ↑ GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bogotá" retrieved December 4, 2015
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bartolomé de Ledesma |
Bishop of Panamá 1587-1593 |
Succeeded by Pedro Duque de Rivera |
| Preceded by Alfonso López de Avila |
Archdiocese of Santafé en Nueva Granada 1593-1604 |
Succeeded by Bartolomé Lobo Guerrero |