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Bishop Janez Kozinc

Bishop of Murska Sobota

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Born
Aug 21, 1975 Celje, City Municipality of Celje, Slovenia
Nationality
Slovenia
Ordained priest
Jun 29, 2010 Celje, Slovenia
Ordained bishop
Sep 14, 2025 renšovci, Slovenia
Appointed
Sep 14, 2025
Principal consecrator
Peter Štumpf
Co-consecrators
Jean-Marie Antoine Joseph Speich Alojzij Cvikl

Reverend Janez Kozinc was born on 21 August 1975 in Celje. He carried out his studies in natural sciences and was awarded a research doctorate in chemistry. He then entered the diocesan seminary in Maribor. He was ordained a priest in 29 June 2010 for the clergy of the diocese of Celje. After priestly ordination, he held the following offices: parish vicar in the parish of Šoštanj (2010-2014); parish vicar in Šmarje pri Jelšah (2014-2015); and parish priest of Pišece (2015-2019). He is currently parish vicar of Šmarje pri Jelšah and responsible for the preparatory year (since 2019).