Sigismondo Saraceno (died 7 January 1585) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Acerenza e Matera (1556–1585).[1]

Most Reverend

Sigismondo Saraceno
Archbishop of Acerenza e Matera
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Acerenza e Matera
In office1556–1585
PredecessorGiovanni Michele Saraceni
SuccessorFrancesco Antonio Santorio
Orders
Consecration14 Sep 1556
by Giovanni Michele Saraceni
Personal details
Died7 January 1585

Biography

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On 4 May 1556, Sigismondo Saraceno was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul IV as Archbishop of Acerenza e Matera.[1][2] On 14 Sep 1556, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Michele Saraceni, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Ara Coeli, with Giovanni Beraldo, Bishop of Telese o Cerreto Sannita, and Nicola Majorano (Maggiorani), Bishop of Molfetta, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Archbishop of Acerenza e Matera until his death on 7 January 1585.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Eubel, Konrad (1923). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. III (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. p. 94. (in Latin)
  2. ^ a b c Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Sigismondo Saraceno". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Archbishop of Acerenza e Matera
1556–1585
Succeeded by