Apostolic Prefecture of Azerbaijan
| Apostolic Prefecture of Azerbaijan Praefectura Apostolica Azerbaigianiensis Azərbaycan Həvari Prefekti | |
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Coat of arms of Prefecture
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| Location | |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 86,600 km2 (33,400 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2017) 9,800,000 580 (0%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 4 August 2011 |
| Cathedral | Church of the Immaculate Conception |
| Current leadership | |
| Apostolic Prefect | Bishop Vladimir Fekete, S.D.B.[1] |
| Website | |
| Website of the Prefecture | |
The Apostolic Prefecture of Azerbaijan is a Roman Catholic Apostolic Prefecture (missionary jurisdiction) in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.[2] It is exempt, i.e. directly subject to the Holy See, not part of any ecclesiastical province. It has one church and four chapels situated in Baku, including its pro-cathedral the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Its legal status is ensured by the local law of the Azerbaijan Republic and has a special status thanks to the Concordat signed by Pope John Paul II and former president Heydar Aliyev.
History
It was established on 11 October 2000 as Mission sui iuris of Baku, on territory split from the Apostolic Administration of the Caucasus. On 4 August 2011, it was promoted as Apostolic Prefecture of Azerbaijan.[3]
Incumbents
So far, there are three Monastic Orders: Salesians of Don Bosco (S.D.B.), Missionaries of Charity (C.M) (also known as Sisters of Mother Teresa) and Salesian Sisters (F.M.A.). There is no diocesan priest and only seven of the Salesian community are Catholic priests.
- Friar Jozef Daniel Pravda, S.D.B. (11. 10. 2000 – 18. 7. 2003)[4]
- Friar Ján Čapla, S.D.B. (18. 7. 2003 – 11. 05. 2009)[5]
- Friar Vladimir Fekete, S.D.B. (11. 05. 2009 – 04. 08. 2011)[6]
- Apostolic Prefects of Azerbaijan
- Bishop Vladimir Fekete, S.D.B. (04. 08. 2011 – present; named a bishop, by Pope Francis, while remaining Apostolic Prefect of Azerbaijan, on 12. 08. 2017; consecrated on 11 February 2018)[6]
See also
Source and External links
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Apostolic Prefecture of Azerbaijan is a apostolic prefecture of the Catholic Church.[7]
External links
References
- Back to citation "Rinunce e nomine".
- Back to citation "Azerbaijan". Catholic Travel Guide. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- Back to citation Cheney, David M. "Azerbaijan (Prefecture Apostolic) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
- Back to citation Cheney, David M. "Father Jozef Daniel Pravda [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
- Back to citation Cheney, David M. "Father Ján Čapla [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
- Back to citation occurrence 6.0 Back to citation occurrence 6.1 Cheney, David M. "Father Vladimír Fekete [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
- Back to citation Apostolic Prefecture of Azerbaijan, official website