Metod Pirih
Metod Pirih (born May 9, 1934 in Lokovec ) is emeritus Bishop of Koper .
Life
Metod Pirih received the on 29 June 1963 ordination and was in the clergy of the diocese of Koper incardinated .
Pope John Paul II appointed him coadjutor bishop of Koper on March 25, 1985 . The episcopal ordination donated him the Bishop of Koper, Janez Jenko , on May 27th of the same year; Co- consecrators were Franc Kramberger , Bishop of Maribor , and Alojzij Šuštar , Archbishop of Ljubljana .
After Janez Jenko's retirement , he succeeded him on April 16, 1987 as Bishop of Koper. Pope Benedict XVI On May 26, 2012 he accepted his resignation due to reasons of age.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Janez Jenko |
Bishop of Koper 1987–2012 |
Yury Bizjak |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Pirih, Metod |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Yugoslav or Slovenian priest and bishop of Koper |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 9, 1934 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Lokovec |