Dobrila, Georg

Dobrila, Georg a Greek prelate, was born April 16, 1812, at Antignano, in Istria. In 1837 he received holy orders; in 1842 was made doctor of theology at Vienna; shortly afterwards was called as chaplain and catechist to Trieste, where in 1849 he was appointed rector and professor at the Episcopal seminary. In 1854 he was made dean, in 1857 raised to the bishopric of Trieste and Capo d'Istria, and died January 13, 1882. (B.P.)