Diocese of Faröe Islands

Historical Details

• Diocese of Faröe Islands
  • Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
  • Erected: 1076
  • Rite: Latin (or Roman)
  • Country: Denmark

Past Ordinaries

• Severinus , O.F.M. † (4 May 1431 Appointed - )
• Jon Scheffschin (Høvdingen), O.F.M. † (31 Jan 1435 Appointed - )
• Hemming † ( 1442 Appointed - )
• Jon † (1 Jun 1453 Appointed - )
• Ámundur Ólavsson † ( 1533 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• None

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• William Northbrugge, O.P. †
• Ámundur Ólavsson † (Bishop: 1533)
• Jon Scheffschin (Høvdingen), O.F.M. † (Bishop: 31 Jan 1435)
• Hemming † (Bishop: 1442)
• Jon † (Bishop: 1 Jun 1453)
• Severinus , O.F.M. † (Bishop: 4 May 1431)