Bernardino Fenier (also Bernardino Venerio) (died 1535) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Chioggia (1487–1535).[1]

Most Reverend

Bernardino Fenier
ChurchCatholic Church
SeeDiocese of Chioggia
In office1487–1535
PredecessorSilvestro Daziari
SuccessorGiovanni dei Tagliacozzi
Orders
ConsecrationApril 1487
by Antonio Ursi
Personal details
Died1535
Chioggia, Italy

Biography

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On 24 January 1487, Bernardino Fenier was appointed during the papacy of Innocent VIII as Bishop of Chioggia.[1][2] In April 1487, he was consecrated bishop by Antonio Ursi, Bishop of Canea.[2] He served as Bishop of Chioggia until his death in 1535.[1][2]

While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Luigi Contarini, Patriarch of Venice (1508).[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Eubel, Konrad (1914). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. II (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. p. 131. (in Latin)
  2. ^ a b c d Cheney, David M. "Bishop Bernardino Fenier (Venerio)". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Chioggia
1487–1535
Succeeded by