Antonio Giustiniani (archbishop of Naxos)

Antonio Giustiniani" (17 June 1663 – March 1730) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Roman Catholic Archbishop of Naxos (1701–1730), Bishop of Syros and Milos (1694–1701), and Vicar Apostolic of Izmir (1690–1694).[1]

Most Reverend

Antonio Giustiniani
Archbishop of Naxos
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Naxos
In office1701–1730
PredecessorPietro Martire Giustiniani
SuccessorGiovanni Francesco Bossi
Orders
Consecration2 May 1694
by Odoardo Cibo
Personal details
Born17 June 1663
Naxos, Greece
DiedMarch 1730 (age 67)
Naxos, Greece
Previous postVicar Apostolic of Izmir (1690–1694)
Bishop of Syros and Milos (1694–1701)

Biography

Antonio Giustiniani was born in Naxos, Greece on 17 June 1663.[2][3] On 13 January 1690, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VIII as Vicar Apostolic of Izmir.[2] On 8 February 1694, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent XII as Bishop of Syros and Milos.[1][2] On 2 May 1694, he was consecrated bishop by Odoardo Cibo, Titular Patriarch of Constantinople.[1][2] On 24 January 1701, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement XI as Archbishop of Naxos.[2] He served as Archbishop of Naxos until his death in March 1730.[2]

References

  1. Ritzler, Remigius; Sefrin, Pirminus (1952). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol V. Patavii: Messagero di S. Antonio. pp. 267, 281, 360, and 367. (in Latin)
  2. Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Antonio Giustiniani". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
  3. Chow, Gabriel. "Archbishop Antonio Giustiniani". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Vicar Apostolic of Izmir
1690–1694
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Giuseppe Guarchi
Bishop of Syros and Milos
1694–1701
Succeeded by
Michele Caro
Preceded by
Pietro Martire Giustiniani
Archbishop of Naxos
1701–1730
Succeeded by
Giovanni Francesco Bossi


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