Gregorio Cruz
| The Most Reverend Gregorio Cruz O.P. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Martirano | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Martirano |
| In office | 1569-1577 |
| Predecessor | Girolamo Federici |
| Successor | Mariano Pierbenedetti |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 16 Apr 1569 by Scipione Rebiba |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1577 Martirano, Italy |
Gregorio Cruz (died 1577) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Martirano (1569–1577).[1]
Cruz was ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[1] On 1 Apr 1569, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Pius V as Bishop of Martirano.[1] On 16 Apr 1569, he was consecrated bishop by Scipione Rebiba, Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Angelo in Pescheria, with Giulio Antonio Santorio, Archbishop of Santa Severina, and Thomas Goldwell, Bishop of Saint Asaph, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Bishop of Martirano until his death in 1577.[1]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Martirano (Martoranum)". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Titular Episcopal See of Martirano (Italy)". GCatholic.org. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]