Julius Benigni, (died 1 June 1628), was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Secretary of the Congregation of Rites (1625–1628) and Titular Archbishop of Thessalonica (1623–1628).[1]

Most Reverend

Julius Benigni
Secretary of the Congregation of Rites
Titular Archbishop of Thessalonica
ChurchCatholic Church
In office1625–1628
Orders
Consecration21 May 1623
by Marco Antonio Gozzadini
Personal details
Died1 June 1628

Biography

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On 10 May 1623, Julius Benigni was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XV as Titular Archbishop of Thessalonica.[1][2] On 21 May 1623, he was consecrated bishop by Marco Antonio Gozzadini, Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Eusebio, with Virgilio Cappone, Bishop of Mileto and Alessandro Bosco, Bishop of Gerace, serving as co-consecrators.[2] On 8 November 1625, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Secretary of the Congregation of Rites.[2] He served as Secretary of the Congregation of Rites until his death on 1 June 1628.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. p. 335.
  2. ^ a b c d Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Julius Benigni". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Titular Archbishop of Thessalonica
1623–1628
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Secretary of the Congregation of Rites
1625–1628
Succeeded by