Cristoforo Spiriti (died 5 November 1556) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Titular Patriarch of Jerusalem (1550–1556), and Bishop of Cesena (1510–1550).[1]
Most Reverend Cristoforo Spiriti | |
|---|---|
| Titular Patriarch of Jerusalem | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| In office | 1550–1556 |
| Predecessor | Alessandro Farnese (cardinal) |
| Successor | Antonio Elio |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 5 Nov 1556 |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Cesena (1510–1550) |
Biography edit
On 8 April 1510, Cristoforo Spiriti was appointed during the papacy of Pope Julius II as Bishop of Cesena.[1] On 28 February 1550, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Julius III as Titular Patriarch of Jerusalem.[1] He served as Patriarch of Jerusalem until his death on 5 November 1556.[1]
Episcopal succession edit
While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of:[1]
- Giovanni Giacomo Barba, Bishop of Teramo (1546);
- Bartolomeo Guidiccioni, Bishop of Teramo (1546); and
- Giulio Canani, Bishop of Adria (1554).
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Patriarch Cristoforo Spiriti" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved September 28, 2016
External links and additional sources edit
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Cesena-Sarsina". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Cesena-Sarsina (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Cheney, David M. "Patriarchate of Jerusalem {Gerusalemme}". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Patriarchal See of Jerusalem (Israel)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
