Marco Giustiniani (bishop of Torcello)

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Marco Giustiniani (1655–1735) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Torcello (1692–1735).[1]

Biography

Marco Giustiniani was born in Venice, Italy on 12 February 1655.[1] He was ordained a deacon on 20 January 1692 and a priest on 27 January 1692.[1] On 24 March 1692, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent XII as Bishop of Torcello.[1] On 30 March 1692, he was consecrated bishop.[1] He served as Bishop of Torcello until his death on 2 March 1735.[1] While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Francesco Andrea Grassi, Bishop of Caorle (1700) and Pietro Barbarigo, Patriarch of Venice (1706).[1]

  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Torcello (Turris)". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Titular Episcopal See of Torcello (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded byGiacomo VianoliBishop of Torcello 1692–1735Succeeded byVincenzo Maria Diedo

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