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Hermiana

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Africa Proconsularis (125 AD)

Hermiana was a town in the Roman province of Byzacena. It may have been situated in the plain of Bled Hammiane, and had its own bishop. The diocese is now a titular see of the Catholic Church.[1]

The Latin adjective relating to the episcopal see is Hermianensis.[2][3]

A bishop of the town was the Church Father, Facundus of Hermiane.

The first titular bishop of the see was appointed on 1 April 1952.[4][5]

Canonical status and jurisdiction

Hermiana is a titular see of the Catholic Church.[6]

References

  1. Back to citation Titular Episcopal See of Hermiana, GCatholic.org.
  2. Back to citation Annuario Pontificio 2013 (Libreria Editrice Vaticana 2013 ISBN 978-88-209-9070-1), "Sedi titolari", p 890
  3. Back to citation Hermiana, catholic-hierarchy.org.
  4. Back to citation Information on the diocese
  5. Back to citation Revue des Ordinations Épiscopales, Issue 1952, Number 66.
  6. Back to citation Wikidata item Q1613578