Jacinto Argaya Goicoechea

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Jacinto Argaya Goicoechea (28 November 1903 in Vera de Bidasoa, Navarra[1] – 12 March 1993 in Valencia) was a Spanish-Basque prelate of the Catholic Church.

Goicoechea was born in a very traditionalist and conservative family. During the Spanish Civil War, he was a stalwart against Communism and campaigned on behalf of imprisoned priests.[2]

Life and ministry

He was consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of Valencia on 15 August 1952. From 1952 he held the position of Titular Bishop of Geras. He was appointed Bishop of Mondoñedo-Ferrol[1] on 27 October 1957, where he represented his Diocese at the Second Vatican Council.[1] Due to the doctrines expressed at the Council he began to adopt very progressive ideals. He took part in every meeting of every session of the Council.

He was appointed Bishop of San Sebastián on 18 December 1968. Here he was an outspoken critic against the summary death Sentences condemning members of ETA in the Trial of Burgos. He resigned on 17 February 1979.

He died in 1993 in Valencia and was buried at the cathedral at San Sebastián.[1]

References

  1. 1.[1.2][1.3][1.4]"Obispo Jacinto Argaya Goicoechea" [Bishop Jacinto Argaya Coicoechea]. Diario de Ferrol (in Spanish). 22 April 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  2. 2.Delius, Anna (20 November 2023). Working on Rights: Labor Protest and Democratic Opposition in Spain and Poland, 1960-1990. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. p. 221. ISBN 9783110768916.