About Jacinto Argaya Goicoechea
Lived 1903 – 1993 (aged 89). Jacinto Argaya Goicoechea was a Spanish catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Jacinto Argaya Goicoechea (28 November 1903 in Vera de Bidasoa, Navarra
He was consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of Valencia on 15 August 1952. From 1952 he held the position of Titular Bishop of Geras. He was appointed Bishop of Mondoñedo-Ferrol on 27 October 1957, where he represented his Diocese at the Second Vatican Council. Due to the doctrines expressed at the Council he began to adopt very progressive ideals. He took part in every meeting of every session of the Council.
He was appointed Bishop of San Sebastián on 18 December 1968. Here he was an outspoken critic against the summary death Sentences condemning members of ETA in the Trial of Burgos. He resigned on 17 February 1979.
He died in 1993 in Valencia and was buried at the cathedral at San Sebastián.
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Catholic bishop (1903-1993)
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Jacinto Argaya Goicoechea was born on 28 November 1903 in Bera.
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Jacinto Argaya Goicoechea died on 12 March 1993 in Valencia.
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Jacinto Argaya Goicoechea was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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Jacinto Argaya Goicoechea was Spanish.
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