Sigismondo Saraceno (died 7 January 1585) was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Acerenza e Matera (1556–1585).[1]
Biography
On 4 May 1556, Sigismondo Saraceno was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul IV as Archbishop of Acerenza e Matera.[1][2] On 14 September 1556, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Michele Saraceni, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Ara Coeli, with Giovanni Beraldo, Bishop of Telese o Cerreto Sannita, and Nicola Majorano (Maggiorani), Bishop of Molfetta, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Archbishop of Acerenza e Matera until his death on 7 January 1585.[1][2]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Archdiocese of Acerenza". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Archdiocese of Acerenza (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops [self-published]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byGiovanni Michele Saraceni | Archbishop of Acerenza e Matera 1556–1585 | Succeeded byFrancesco Antonio Santorio |
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3]Eubel, Konrad (1923). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. III (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. p. 94. (in Latin)
- 2.[2.2][2.3]Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Sigismondo Saraceno". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]