Theodor Riphaen
# Theodor Riphaen

Theodor Riphaen or Theodor Riphan (1577 – 14 January 1616) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne (1606–1616).

## Biography

Theodor Riphaen was born in Neuss, Germany in 1577. On 30 August 1606, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne and Titular Bishop of Cyrene. On 3 March 1607, he was consecrated bishop by Attilio Amalteo, Titular Archbishop of Athenae. He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne until his death on 14 January 1616.

