Episode 2 of 2

Second Bishop Appointment

When: 10 June 1886 – 11 July 1892
Where: Madrid
Part of: Founding of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid

Ciriaco María Sancha y Hervás was appointed as bishop on 10 June 1886, succeeding Narciso Martínez Izquierdo.

Ciriaco María Sancha y Hervás was appointed on 10 June 1886. He had previously served as Titular Bishop of Areopolis and Bishop of Ávila. He held the position until 11 July 1892, when he became Metropolitan Archbishop of Valencia.

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Archdiocese of Madrid Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-15

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