Giovanni Orient
Giovanni Orient (also Jean Orient; died 1503) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Terralba (1484–1503).[1][2]
Most Reverend Giovanni Orient | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Terralba | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Terralba |
| In office | 1484–1503 |
| Predecessor | Giovanni Pellis |
| Successor | None |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 16 Jan 1485 by Pierre Fridaricus |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1503 Terralba, Italy |
Biography
Giovanni Orient was ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[1] On 22 Sep 1484, he was appointed by Pope Sixtus IV as Bishop of Terralba.[1][2] On 16 Jan 1485, he was consecrated by Pierre Fridaricus, Bishop of Nisyros.[1] He served as Bishop of Terralba until his death in 1503.[1][2]
References
- Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Jean Orient, O.F.M." retrieved January 30, 2016
- GCatholic.org: "Diocese of Terralba" retrieved January 30, 2016
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