Costanzo Zani, O.S.B. (1622–1694) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Imola (1672–1694).[1]

Most Reverend

Costanzo Zani
Bishop of Imola
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Imola
In office1672–1694
PredecessorFrancesco Maria Ghislieri
SuccessorTaddeo Luigi dal Verme
Orders
Consecration18 Sep 1672
by Cesare Facchinetti
Personal details
Born1622
Died16 Jun 1694 (age 72)

Biography

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Costanzo Zani was born in Rome, Italy in 1622 and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Benedict.[2] On 12 Sep 1672, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement X as Bishop of Imola.[1][2] On 18 Sep 1672, he was consecrated bishop by Cesare Facchinetti, Bishop of Spoleto.[2] He served as Bishop of Imola until his death on 16 Jun 1694.[1][2]

Episcopal succession

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While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of:[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Ritzler, Remigius; Sefrin, Pirminus (1952). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. V. Patavii: Messagero di S. Antonio. pp. 227–228. (in Latin)
  2. ^ a b c d e Cheney, David M. "Bishop Costanzo Zani, O.S.B." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Imola
1672–1694
Succeeded by