Maffeo Vitale, O.F.M. (died 23 June 1669) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Mantua (1646–1669). ''(in Latin)''"Bishop Maffeo Vitale, O.F.M."
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Biography

Maffeo Vitale was ordained a priest in the

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. On 5 February 1646, he was appointed during the papacy of

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as Bishop of Mantua. On 11 February 1646, he was

consecrated Sacred describes something that is dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity; is considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion; or inspires awe or reverence among believers. The property is often ascribed to objects (a ...

bishop by Giovanni Giacomo Panciroli,

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of Santo Stefano al Monte Celio, with Alfonso Gonzaga,

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of ''Rhodus'', and

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of ''Patrae'', serving as

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. He served as Bishop of Mantua until his death on 23 June 1669. While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Benedetto Odescalchi,

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(1651).

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