Archdiocese of Valencia in Spain
Also known as: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Valencia · Diocese of Valencia
- 1Located in the province of Valencia, Spain.
- 2Heads the ecclesiastical province of Valencia.
- 3Exercises authority over suffragan dioceses including Ibiza, Majorca, and Minorca.
- 4The archbishop is seated at the Valencia Cathedral.
- 5Enrique Benavent Vidal became Archbishop in 2022.
The Archdiocese of Valencia is a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church located in north-eastern Spain, in the province of Valencia, part of the autonomous community of Valencia.
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The Archdiocese of Valencia is a prominent Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church, situated in the north-eastern region of Spain. It serves as the administrative center for the ecclesiastical province of Valencia, exercising authority over several suffragan dioceses, including those in Ibiza, Majorca, Minorca, and Orihuela-Alicante. The seat of the archdiocese is located at the Valencia Cathedral, which serves as the primary site for the archbishop's duties.
Escudo de la archidiócesis de ValenciaWikimedia Commons; Alclerus , con ayuda de SajoR; Own work; CC BY-SA 4.0; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P94 (coat of arms image)Localización de la archidiócesis de ValenciaWikimedia Commons; Ansunando; Own work; CC BY-SA 4.0; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P242 (locator map image)Exterior view of Valencia Cathedral. (C) 2004, Gerry LynchWikimedia Commons; No machine-readable author provided. Gerry Lynch~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims).; No machine-readable source provided. Own work assumed (based on copyright claims).; CC BY-SA 3.0; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P18 (image) The leadership of the archdiocese has evolved over time, reflecting the ongoing administrative continuity of the church. In 2022, Enrique Benavent Vidal assumed the role of Archbishop of Valencia, succeeding Cardinal Antonio Cañizares Llovera. The archdiocese remains a central pillar of religious life within the autonomous community of Valencia, maintaining its historical role in overseeing regional ecclesiastical affairs.