Luigi Riccio (bishop)

Luigi Riccio (1577-6 Jan 1643) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Vico Equense (1627–1643).[1]

Most Reverend

Luigi Riccio
Bishop of Vico Equense
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Vico Equense
In office1627–1643
PredecessorGirolamo Sarriano
SuccessorAlessandro Pauli
Orders
Consecration30 Jan 1628
by Giacomo Theodoli
Personal details
Born1577
Died6 Jan 1643 (age 66)
Vico Equense, Italy
NationalityItalian

Biography

Luigi Riccio was born in Naples, Italy in 1577.[1] On 20 Dec 1627, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Vico Equense.[1] On 30 Jan 1628, he was consecrated bishop by Giacomo Theodoli, Archbishop of Amalfi.[1] He served as Bishop of Vico Equense until his death on 6 Jan 1643.[1]

References

  1. "Bishop Luigi Riccio" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved July 6, 2016
  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Vico Equense". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Titular Episcopal See of Vico Equense (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]


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