Background
Cunha, Ireneu da Silva was born on November 11, 1930 in Porto, Portugal.
Cunha, Ireneu da Silva was born on November 11, 1930 in Porto, Portugal.
Student theological course, Ecumenical Seminary Lisbon, Portugal, 1949-1956; graduate in theology, Didsbury College, Bristol, England, 1955.
Pastor Methodist Church, Porto, Aveiro, Coimbra, Porto, 1956-1994. General secretary Portugal Council Churches, Coimbra, 1970-1984. General superintendent Methodist Church, Porto, 1984-1996, 1st bishop, 1996-2001, bishop emeritus, since 2001.
Board directors Ecumenical Reconcilitation Center, Figueira Foz, Portugal, 1970-1982. Newspaper director Portugal Evangelico, Porto, 1957-2000.
Member Rotary (president Coimbra club 1977-1978, Porto club.
Son of José Ferraz da Cunha and Irene da Silva Cunha. Married Maria Teresa Guedes Coelho, September 19, 1956. Children: Iolanda Maria, Jorge Emanuel.