Antonius Serra
Antonius Serra (1610 – October 1669) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Milos (1642–1669).[1][2][3][4]
Most Reverend Antonius Serra | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Milos | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Milos |
| In office | 1642–1669 |
| Predecessor | Gerolamo de Paduano |
| Successor | Giovanni Antonio de Camillis |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 7 September 1642 by Giovanni Battista Maria Pallotta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1610 |
| Died | October 1669 (age 59) Milos, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek |
Biography
Antonius Serra was born in Chios, Greece in 1610.[2] On 14 July 1642, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Milos.[1][2] On 7 September 1642, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Battista Maria Pallotta, Cardinal-Priest of San Silvestro in Capite, with Alfonso Gonzaga, Titular Archbishop of Rhodus, and Patrizio Donati, Bishop of Minori, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Milos until his death in October 1669.[1][2]
References
- Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 241. (in Latin)
- "Bishop Antonius Serra" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved July 21, 2016
- "Diocese of Milos (Melos)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved June 16, 2016
- "Diocese of Milos" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved June 16, 2016
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