Benedetto Rocci Explained

Type:Bishop
Honorific-Prefix:Most Reverend
Benedetto Rocci
Bishop of Nusco
Church:Catholic Church
Diocese:Diocese of Nusco
Predecessor:Pietro Paolo Russo
Successor:Angelo Picchetti
Ordination:4 September 1615
Consecration:26 May 1658
Consecrated By:Benedetto Odescalchi
Death Date:October 1661
Death Place:Nusco, Italy

Benedetto Rocci, O. Carm. (died 1661) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Nusco (1658–1661).[1]

Biography

Benedetto Rocci was ordained a priest in the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on 4 September 1615.[2] On 6 May 1658, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Bishop of Nusco.On 26 May 1658, he was consecrated bishop by Benedetto Odescalchi, Cardinal-Deacon of Santi Cosma e Damiano. He served as Bishop of Nusco until his death in October 1661.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. Gauchat. Patritius (Patrice). 263. 1935. Libraria Regensbergiana. Münster. (in Latin)
  2. Web site: Cheney . David M.. Bishop Benedetto Rocci, O. Carm. . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. June 16, 2018.