Joel Porlares, Obispo Maximo XIV | |
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| 14th Supreme Bishop of the Philippine Independent Church | |
 Bishop Joel O. Porlares, during the 15th General Assembly of the CCA in Kerala, India, c. 2023 | |
| Installed | 9 May 2023 (proclaimed) 29 June 2023 (investiture/enthronement) |
| Predecessor | Rhee Timbang |
| Successor | Incumbent |
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| Consecration | July 25, 2013 (Episcopate) by Ephraim Fajutagana |
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| Born | Joel Ocop Porlares January 1, 1961 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Denomination | Aglipayan (Philippine Independent Church/Iglesia Filipina Independiente) |
| Residence | Manila Bulacan |
| Spouse | Rowena C. Porlares |
| Children | 3 |
| Previous post(s) | IFI General Secretary (2017-2023) IFI Diocesan Bishop of Bataan and Bulacan |
| Education | St. Andrew’s Theological Seminary (BTh and MDiv) University of Santo Tomas (JCL) |
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| Reference style | His Eminence, His Grace |
| Spoken style | Your Eminence, Your Grace |
| Religious style | Obispo Máximo XIV The Most Reverend |
Joel Ocop Porlares is the current and 14th Obispo Máximo or Supreme Bishop of the Philippine Independent Church (Iglesia Filipina Independiente or IFI) since June 2023.
Porlares was the church's General Secretary, the second highest post in the church, from June 2017 to June 2023.[1] He was elected Obispo Máximo, the highest post of the church, during the 15th General Assembly, the highest policy-making body of the church, on May 9, 2023.[2]
- ^ Sarmiento, Bong S. (August 2, 2017). "IFI renews calls to release jailed bishop in Ozamiz". MindaNews. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Farewell and welcome: Commissioning of new Anglican Alliance Facilitator for East Asia". AnglicanAlliance.org. Anglican Alliance. May 15, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.