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 | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Vico Equense |
| In office | 1627–1643 |
| Predecessor | Girolamo Sarriano |
| Successor | Alessandro Pauli |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 30 Jan 1628 by Giacomo Theodoli |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1577 |
| Died | 6 Jan 1643 (age 66) Vico Equense, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
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
- "Bishop Luigi Riccio" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved July 6, 2016
External links and additional sources
- 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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