Archbishop Stefano Quaranta, C.R. (died 1678) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Amalfi (1649–1678).[1]

Most Reverend

Stefano Quaranta

Archbishop of Amalfi
Stefano Quaranta, Archbishop of Amalfi
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Amalfi
In office1649–1678
PredecessorAngelo Pichi
SuccessorGaetano Miraballi
Orders
Ordination11 October 1649
by Pope Innocent X
Consecration21 November 1649
by Marcantonio Franciotti
Personal details
Died30 November 1678
Naples, Italy
NationalityItalian

Biography

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Stefano Quaranta was ordained a priest in the Congregation of Clerics Regular of the Divine Providence.[2] On 21 November 1649, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Archbishop of Amalfi.[1][2] On 30 November 1678, he was consecrated bishop by Marcantonio Franciotti, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria della Pace, with Giovanni Battista Rinuccini. Archbishop of Fermo, and Luca Torreggiani, Archbishop of Ravenna, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served Archbishop of Amalfi until his death on 30 November 1678.[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 Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. p. 80.
  2. ^ a b c d e Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Stefano Quaranta, C.R." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Archbishop of Amalfi
1649–1678
Succeeded by