Giovanni Cito
Giovanni Cito (1633–1708) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Lettere-Gragnano (1698–1708).[1]
Most Reverend Giovanni Cito | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Lettere-Gragnano | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lettere-Gragnano |
| Predecessor | Antonio Molinari (bishop) |
| Successor | Domenico Antonio Gagliano |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 22 March 1671 |
| Consecration | 28 December 1698 by Pier Matteo Petrucci |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 March 1633 Naples, Italy |
| Died | 15 October 1708 (age 75) |
| Nationality | Italian |
Biography
Giovanni Cito was born in Naples, Italy on 20 March 1633. He was ordained a deacon on 15 March 1671 and ordained a priest on 22 March 1671.[2] On 22 December 1698, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent XII as Bishop of Lettere-Gragnano.[1][2] On 28 December 1698, he was consecrated bishop by Pier Matteo Petrucci, Cardinal-Priest of San Marcello, with Tommaso Guzzoni, Bishop of Sora, and Domenico Belisario de Bellis, Bishop of Molfetta, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Lettere-Gragnano until his death on 15 October 1708.[1][2]
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References
- Ritzler, Remigius; Sefrin, Pirminus (1952). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. V. Patavii: Messagero di S. Antonio. p. 246. (in Latin)
- Cheney, David M. "Bishop Giovanni Cito". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Lettere (-Gragnano)". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Titular Episcopal See of Lettere (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Antonio Molinari (bishop) |
Bishop of Lettere-Gragnano 1698–1708 |
Succeeded by Domenico Antonio Gagliano |
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