Antonio Celli

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Antonio Celli, O.P. (2 October 1595 – 1645) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Isola (1641–1645).[1]

Biography

Antonio Celli was born in Tolfa, Italy on 2 October 1595 and ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[2] On 16 September 1641, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Isola.[1][2] On 6 October 1641, he was consecrated bishop by Alessandro Cesarini (iuniore), Cardinal-Deacon of Sant'Eustachio, with Giovanni Battista Altieri, Bishop Emeritus of Camerino, and Deodato Scaglia, Bishop of Melfi e Rapolla, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Isola until his death in 1645.[2] While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Marco Antonio Gussio, Bishop of Cefalù (1644).[2]

  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Isola". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Titular Episcopal See of Isola (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded byGiuliano VivianiBishop of Isola 1641–1645Succeeded byDomenico Carnevale

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