Hypatius Pociej
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Hypatius Pociej (Belarusian: Іпацій Пацей), Polish: Hipacy Pociej, Ukrainian: Іпатій Потій) (12 April 1541 – 18 July 1613) was the "Metropolitan of Kiev, Galicia and all Ruthenia"[lower-alpha 1] in the Ruthenian Uniate Church — a sui juris Eastern Catholic Church in full communion with the Holy See. He reigned from 1599 to his death in 1613. He played an active role in the 1595 Union of Brest of which he was a firm supporter. He was also a writer, polemist and theologian.
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Hypatius Pociej | |
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Metropolitan of Kiev | |
Church | Ruthenian Uniate Church |
Appointed | 15 November 1600 |
Term ended | 8 July 1613 |
Predecessor | Michael Rahoza |
Successor | Joseph Rutski |
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Consecration | 6 June 1593 (Bishop) by Michael Rahoza |
Personal details | |
Born | Adam Tyczkowicz 12 April 1541 |
Died | 18 July 1613(1613-07-18) (aged 72) Volodymyr |
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