Gennaro Sanfelice (1622 – 19 February 1694) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Cosenza (1661–1694).[1][2]
Biography
Gennaro Sanfelice was born in Naples, Italy in 1622.[2] On 21 November 1661, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Archbishop of Cosenza.[1][2] On 30 November 1661, he was consecrated bishop by Giulio Cesare Sacchetti, Cardinal-Bishop of Sabina, with Ottaviano Carafa, Titular Archbishop of Patrae, and Emilio Bonaventura Altieri, Bishop of Camerino, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Archbishop of Cosenza until his death on 19 February 1694.[1][2]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Archdiocese of Cosenza-Bisignano". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cosenza-Bisignano (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byGiuseppe Sanfelice | Archbishop of Cosenza 1661–1694 | Succeeded byEligio Caracciolo |
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3]Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 171. (in Latin)
- 2.[2.2][2.3][2.4][2.5]"Archbishop Gennaro Sanfelice" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016