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Angelo Picchetti
Angelo Picchetti (1591–1668) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Nusco (1662–1668). ''(in Latin)'' Biography Angelo Picchetti was born in Monticelli, Italy in 1591. On 16 January 1662, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Bishop of Nusco Diocese of Nusco was a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical territory in Campania, southern Italy, and was a suffragan of the archdiocese of Salerno. In 1986 the diocese was suppressed, and its territory was united with the archdiocese of Conza-Sant'Ange .... He served as Bishop of Nusco until his death on 28 September 1668. References External links and additional sources * (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) 17th-century Italian Roman Catholic bishops Bishops appointed by Pope Alexander VII 1591 births 1668 deaths {{17C-Italy-RC-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.3 billion baptized Catholics worldwide . It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions, and has played a prominent role in the history and development of Western civilization. O'Collins, p. v (preface). The church consists of 24 ''sui iuris'' churches, including the Latin Church and 23 Eastern Catholic Churches, which comprise almost 3,500 dioceses and eparchies located around the world. The pope, who is the bishop of Rome, is the chief pastor of the church. The bishopric of Rome, known as the Holy See, is the central governing authority of the church. The administrative body of the Holy See, the Roman Curia, has its principal offices in Vatican City, a small enclave of the Italian city of Rome, of which the pope is head of state. The core beliefs of Catholicism are found in the Nicene Creed. The Catholic Church teaches that it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Nusco
Diocese of Nusco was a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical territory in Campania, southern Italy, and was a suffragan of the archdiocese of Salerno. In 1986 the diocese was suppressed, and its territory was united with the archdiocese of Conza-Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi-Bisaccia, to form the Archdiocese of Conza-Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi-Nusco-Bisaccia.GCatholic.org: "Diocese of Nusco" retrieved February 17, 2016. History is in the Italian civil . The town is 22.08 mi (35.54 km) from Salerno in a direct line, but 44.3 ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benedetto Rocci
Benedetto Rocci, O. Carm. (died 1661) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Nusco (1658–1661). ''(in Latin)'' Biography Benedetto Rocci was ordained a priest in the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on 4 September 1615. 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 The basilica of Santi Cosma e Damiano is a titular church in Rome, Italy. The lower portion of the building is accessible through the Roman Forum and incorporates original Roman buildings, but the entrance to the upper level is outside the Forum .... He served as Bishop of Nusco until his death in October 1661. References External links and additional sources * (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) 17th-century Italian Roman Catholic bishops Bishops appointed by Pope Alexander VII 1661 deaths Carmelite b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fulgenzio Arminio Monforte
Fulgenzio Arminio Monforte, O.S.B. (1620–1680) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Nusco (1669–1680). ''(in Latin)'' Biography Fulgenzio Arminio Monforte was born in Avellino, Italy in 1620 and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Benedict. On 1 April 1669, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement IX as Bishop of Nusco. On 7 April 1669, he was consecrated bishop by Francesco Maria Brancaccio, Cardinal-Bishop of Frascati, wit Stefano Brancaccio, Titular Archbishop of ''Hadrianopolis in Haemimonto'', and Emmanuele Brancaccio, Bishop of Ariano, serving as co-consecrators. He served as Bishop of Nusco until his death in 1680. Episcopal succession While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of: *Giuseppe Armenj (Armenio), Bishop of Teramo The Diocese of Teramo-Atri ( la, Dioecesis Aprutina seu Teramensis-Hatriensis seu Atriensis) is a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical territory in Abruzzo, central Italy. The current extent of the diocese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nusco
Nusco (Irpino: ) is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Avellino (Campania region) in the south of Italy, east of Naples, with c. 4,100 inhabitants. It is situated in the mountains between the valleys of the Calore Irpino and Ofanto Rivers. History Hannibal crossed this area during the Punic Wars. As the legend goes, some of Hannibal's elephants became ensconced in the mud of the river to the east. As his elephants drowned the General mourned the death of these great beasts. As such, the river that extends through this valley became known as, and remains, the Ofanto (a corruption of Italian "elefante") River. The Lombards built in Nusco a castle to defend the valley from the Ofanto river to the Calore one. It played a very important role between Irpinia's people until the 17th century. In the 1656 a plague struck Irpinia killing up to a third of Nusco's population. In addition to its drastic effect on people, the plague irrevocably changed Nusco's social structure. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bishop Of Nusco
Diocese of Nusco was a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical territory in Campania, southern Italy, and was a suffragan of the archdiocese of Salerno. In 1986 the diocese was suppressed, and its territory was united with the archdiocese of Conza-Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi-Bisaccia, to form the Archdiocese of Conza-Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi-Nusco-Bisaccia.GCatholic.org: "Diocese of Nusco" retrieved February 17, 2016. History is in the Italian civil . The town is 22.08 mi (35.54 km) from Salerno in a direct line, but 44.3& ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monticelli (other)
Monticelli may refer to: Places in Italy ;Municipalities (''comuni'') * Monticelli Brusati, in the Province of Brescia * Monticelli d'Ongina, in the Province of Piacenza * Monticelli Pavese, in the Province of Pavia * Monte San Biagio, in the province of Latina, named Monticelli until 1862 ;Civil parishes (''frazioni'') * Monticelli (Ascoli Piceno), a quarter of Ascoli Piceno * Monticelli (Esperia), in the municipality of Esperia (FR) * Monticelli (Florence), a quarter of Florence * Monticelli (Mercato San Severino), in the municipality of Mercato San Severino (SA) * Monticelli (Olevano sul Tusciano), in the municipality of Olevano sul Tusciano (SA) * Monticelli (Ostuni), in the municipality of Ostuni (BR) * Monticelli (Teramo), in the municipality of Teramo * Monticelli Terme, in the municipality of Montechiarugolo (PR) Other uses * Monticelli (surname) See also * Monticello (other) Monticello is the name of Thomas Jefferson's estate near Charlottesville, Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monte San Biagio
Monte San Biagio ( Southern Laziale: ''Muntciegl'') is a town and '' comune'' in the province of Latina, in southern Lazio ( Italy). It is located on the slope of a hill part of the Monti Ausoni. Until 1862 it was known as Monticello. History and main sights The Roman presence in Monte San Biagio's territory is testified by the presence of a mausoleum attributed to Emperor Galba, a native of the area, but which probably belonged to Sextus Iulius Frontinus, who had a great villa in the vicinity. The Romans defeated the Samnites here, at the Passo della Portella: in the place a fortified gate was built, which was later used as the border customs of the Kingdom of Naples. Nearby is a watchtower from the period of Pope Sixtus V. The origins of the modern town date back to the Middle Ages, when a castle was built here (over the Roman ruins), firstly as a stronghold of the Duchy of Gaeta, and later of the Duchy of Fondi. The first document mentioning the ''Castrum Monticelli'', ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldiershop
Soldiershop Publishing is an Italian Zanica-based publishing company specializing in military history. Generally, it bases its production on military history, from the Roman Empire to present history, in most occasions, focusing on the particular History of Italy. The book lengths varies from 60 to 90 pages. The publisher is also known for its illustrated series, which usually share resemblance with Osprey Publishing ones. History Soldiershop was formally created in 1983 by Luca S. Cristini, its current publisher. The publisher's name changed during the 1980s from Lucas' Miniatures to Glory Distribution Service, eventually becoming Soldiershop in the early 1990s, as military history modeling publisher. In 2000, it started to publish its own e-books, which were relatively scarce. In the following years, it started to publish paper books divided in several series, such as ''Soldiers & Weapons'', very similar to Osprey Publishing's ''Men at Arms'' because of its content and page ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catholic-Hierarchy
''Catholic-Hierarchy.org'' is an online database of bishops and dioceses of the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Catholic Churches. The website is not officially sanctioned by the Church. It is run as a private project by David M. Cheney in Kansas City.Katholisch Deutsch: "Sie sammeln das Wissen der Weltkirche" Von Felix Neumann 08.08.2017 Origin and contents In the 1990s, David M. Cheney created a simple internet website that documented the Roman Catholic bishops in his home state of Texas—many of whom did not have webpages. In 2002, after moving to the Midwest, he officially created the present website catholic-hierarchy.org and expanded to cover the United States and eventually the world.[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pope Alexander VII
Pope Alexander VII ( it, Alessandro VII; 13 February 159922 May 1667), born Fabio Chigi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 April 1655 to his death in May 1667. He began his career as a vice-papal legate, and he held various diplomatic positions in the Holy See. He was ordained as a priest in 1634, and he became bishop of Nardo in 1635. He was later transferred in 1652, and he became bishop of Imola. Pope Innocent X made him secretary of state in 1651, and in 1652, he was appointed a cardinal. Early in his papacy, Alexander, who was seen as an anti-nepotist at the time of his election, lived simply; later, however, he gave jobs to his relatives, who eventually took over his administration. His administration worked to support the Jesuits. However, his administration's relations with France were strained due to his frictions with French diplomats. Alexander was interested in architecture and supported various urban projects in Rome. He als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
17th-century Italian Roman Catholic Bishops
The 17th century lasted from January 1, 1601 ( MDCI), to December 31, 1700 ( MDCC). It falls into the early modern period of Europe and in that continent (whose impact on the world was increasing) was characterized by the Baroque cultural movement, the latter part of the Spanish Golden Age, the Dutch Golden Age, the French '' Grand Siècle'' dominated by Louis XIV, the Scientific Revolution, the world's first public company and megacorporation known as the Dutch East India Company, and according to some historians, the General Crisis. From the mid-17th century, European politics were increasingly dominated by the Kingdom of France of Louis XIV, where royal power was solidified domestically in the civil war of the Fronde. The semi-feudal territorial French nobility was weakened and subjugated to the power of an absolute monarchy through the reinvention of the Palace of Versailles from a hunting lodge to a gilded prison, in which a greatly expanded royal court could be more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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