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Theodosius Rostocki

1725 – 1805

Metropolitan of Kiev, Galicia and all Ruthenia

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Lived 1725 – 1805 (aged 79–80). Theodosius Rostocki was a Polish catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Theodosius Rostocki (born as Tadeusz Teodozy Bołbas-Rostocki h. Juńczyk; ; 1725 – 25 January 1805) was the "Metropolitan of Kiev, Galicia and all Ruthenia". He became the first Uniate bishop who was a member of the Polish Senate.

On 19 June 1785 Rostocki was ordained by Primate of the Uniate Church Jason Smogorzewski along with bishops Cyprian Stecki and John Kaczkowski as a bishop of Chelm. Earlier that year he also was confirmed as a coadjutor Metropolitan bishop of Kiev, Galicia and all Ruthenia.

Following the death of Jason Smogorzewski, on 1 November 1788 he succeeded as the Metropolitan bishop of Kiev, Galicia, and all Ruthenia. In 1790 he resigned as bishop of Chelm. In 1796 Rostocki created Eparchy of Suprasl on territory of the New East Prussia creation of which was approved by the Pope in couple of years.

He consecrated following bishops Josaphat Bulhak, and Adrian Butrymowicz.

After the third partition of Poland, Rostocki was detained by the Russian authorities and was forced to move to Saint Petersburg where he died in 1805.

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Important facts

Born
1725, Slonimskiy povet
Birth century
Education
Greek Pontifical College of Saint Athanasius
Positions held
Diocesan bishop, Metropolitan of Kiiv
Awards
Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth); Order of Saint Stanislaus
Also known as
Tadeusz Rostocki

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Theodosius Rostocki?

Metropolitan of Kiev, Galicia and all Ruthenia (1788–1805)

When was Theodosius Rostocki born?

Theodosius Rostocki was born in 1725 in Slonimskiy povet.

When did Theodosius Rostocki die?

Theodosius Rostocki died on 25 January 1805 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Theodosius Rostocki's occupation?

Theodosius Rostocki was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Theodosius Rostocki?

Theodosius Rostocki was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Theodosius Rostocki

· Wikidata: Q5289151

· DBpedia: Theodosius Rostocki

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