Joel Porlares
14th Supreme Bishop of the Philippine Independent Church since 2023 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ocop and the surname or paternal family name is Porlares.
Joel Ocop Porlares is the current and 14th Obispo Máximo or Supreme Bishop of the Philippine Independent Church (Iglesia Filipina Independiente or IFI) since June 2023.
Quick Facts The Most Reverend, Installed ...
Joel Porlares, Obispo Maximo XIV | |
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14th Supreme Bishop of the Philippine Independent Church | |
Installed | 9 May 2023 (proclaimed) 29 June 2023 (investiture/enthronement) |
Predecessor | Rhee Timbang |
Successor | Incumbent |
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Consecration | July 25, 2013 (Episcopate) by Ephraim Fajutagana |
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Born | Joel Ocop Porlares (1961-01-01) January 1, 1961 (age 63) |
Nationality | Filipino |
Denomination | Aglipayan (Philippine Independent Church/Iglesia Filipina Independiente) |
Residence | Manila Bulacan |
Spouse | Rowena C. Porlares |
Children | 3 |
Previous post(s) | IFI General Secretary (2017-2023) IFI Diocesan Bishop of Bataan and Bulacan |
Education | St. Andrew’s Theological Seminary (BTh and MDiv) University of Santo Tomas (JCL) |
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Styles of Joel Porlares | |
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Reference style | His Eminence, His Grace |
Spoken style | Your Eminence, Your Grace |
Religious style | Obispo Máximo XIV The Most Reverend |
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Porlares was the church's General Secretary, the second highest post in the church, from June 2017 to June 2023.[1] He was elected Obispo Máximo, the highest post of the church, during the 15th General Assembly, the highest policy-making body of the church, on May 9, 2023.[2]