Vincenzo della Marra, C.R.L. (1645 – 27 Apr 1712) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Alessano (1695–1712).[1]

Most Reverend

Vincenzo della Marra
Bishop of Alessano
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Alessano
In office1695–1712
PredecessorAndrea Tontoli
SuccessorGiovanni Giannelli
Orders
Consecration23 May 1695
by Ferdinando d'Adda
Personal details
Born1645
Died27 April 1712 (age 67)
Alessano, Italy
NationalityItalian

Biography edit

Vincenzo della Marra was born in 1645 in Naples, Italy and ordained a priest in the Canons Regular of the Congregation of the Most Holy Saviour of the Lateran.[1] On 16 May 1695, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent XII as Bishop of Alessano.[1] On 23 May 1695, he was consecrated bishop by Ferdinando d'Adda, Cardinal-Priest of San Clemente, with Carolus de Tilly, Bishop of Acerra, and Sebastiano Perissi, Bishop of Nocera de' Pagani, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Bishop of Alessano until his death on 27 April 1712.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "Bishop Vincenzo della Marra, C.R.L." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016

External links and additional sources edit

  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Alessano". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Titular Episcopal See of Alessano (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Alessano
1695–1712
Succeeded by