Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana
Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana | |
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| Archbishop of Bangkok | |
| Native name | ฟรังซิสเซเวียร์ วีระ อาภรณ์รัตน์ |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Bangkok |
| See | Bangkok |
| Appointed | 11 January 2025 |
| Predecessor | Francis Xavier Kriengsak Kovitvanij |
| Other post(s) | Secretary General of the Thai Episcopal Conference (2018-) |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Chiang Mai (2009-2025) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 7 June 1981 by Michael Michai Kitbunchu |
| Consecration | 1 May 2009 by Michael Michai Kitbunchu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana 3 October 1955 |
| Motto | Omnia facio propter evangelium |
| Coat of arms | |
Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana (Thai: ฟรังซิสเซเวียร์ วีระ อาภรณ์รัตน์; RTGS: Wira A-phonrat; born October 3, 1955) is an Archbishop of Bangkok, Thailand, appointed on January 11, 2025.