Supreme Bishop

The Obispo Maximo or (Supreme Bishop) is the leader or primate of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (Philippine Independent Church). He is chosen by the General Assembly of the Church. He also heads the Executive Commission, assisted by bishops. Its current leader is the Most Reverend Godofredo David y Juico, Obispo Maximo XI, who has his central office in the capital of the country, Manila, at the (National Cathedral of the Holy Child in Taft Ave, Manila). His line of episcopal succession goes back from the first Obispo Maximo Aglipay and which is followed by 10 other successors.

Obispo Maximos from 1902

1. The Most Rev. Gregorio Aglipay y Labayan- First Obispo Maximo from 1902-1940
2. The Most Rev. Santiago Antonio Fonacier y Suguitan- from 1940-1946
3. The Most Rev. Gerardo Bayaca y Medina- 1946
4. The Most Rev. Isabelo de los Reyes, Jr.y Lopez- from 1946-1971
5. The Most Rev. Macario Ga y Vilches- from 1971-1981
6. The Most Rev. Abdias dela Cruz y Rebantad- from 1981-1987
7. The Most Rev. Soliman Ganno y Flores- from 1987-1989
8. The Most Rev. Tito Pasco y Esquillo- from 1989-1993
9. The Most Rev. Alberto Ramento y Baldovino- from 1993-1999
10. The Most Rev. Tomas Millamena y Amabran- from 1999-2005
11. The Most Rev. Godofredo David y Juico- from 2005-present

External links

• IFI Home – Official website of Iglesia Filipina Independiente