Orthodox Hierarchs

Bulgarian Exarchate

Philip Penchev

Филип

Metropolitan of Veliko Turnovo · 1873–1939

Born Filip Penchev (Филип Пенчев)

Life

Born
29 June 1873
Monastic tonsure
18 September 1904
Ordained deacon
18 September 1904
Ordained priest
15 January 1906
Made archimandrite
25 December 1915
Consecrated bishop
16 January 1921
Made archbishop
16 January 1921
Retired
1 July 1935
Died
12 January 1939

Sees

  1. 16 January 1921 – 1 July 1935

    Metropolitan of Veliko Turnovo

    Bulgarian Exarchate

  2. 1 July 1935 – 12 January 1939

    Former Metropolitan of Veliko Turnovo

    Bulgarian Exarchate

Consecration

Consecrated 16 January 1921. His consecrators are not yet in the data.

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