Giovanni Orient (also Jean Orient; died 1503) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Terralba (1484–1503).[1][2]
Biography
Giovanni Orient was ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[1] On 22 Sep 1484, he was appointed by Pope Sixtus IV as Bishop of Terralba.[1][2] On 16 Jan 1485, he was consecrated by Pierre Fridaricus, Bishop of Nisyros.[1] He served as Bishop of Terralba until his death in 1503.[1][2]
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3][1.4][1.5]Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Jean Orient, O.F.M." retrieved January 30, 2016
- 2.[2.2][2.3]GCatholic.org: "Diocese of Terralba" retrieved January 30, 2016