Roman Catholic Diocese of Montalcino

The Diocese of Montalcino (Latin: Dioecesis Ilcinensis) was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Montalcino to the west of Pienza, close to the Crete Senesi in Val d'Orcia in Tuscany, Italy. In 1986, it was suppressed and united with the Diocese of Colle di Val d'Elsa and the Archdiocese of Siena to form the Archdiocese of Siena-Colle di Val d'Elsa-Montalcino.[1][2]

History

1462 August 13: Established as the Diocese of Montalcino from the Diocese of Arezzo, the Diocese of Chiusi, and the Diocese of Grosseto[2] 1772 June 15: Gained territory from the Diocese of Chiusi and the Diocese of Pienza[2] 1986 September 30: Suppressed to the Archdiocese of Siena-Colle di Val d'Elsa-Montalcino[2]

Ordinaries

Diocese of Montalcino

Erected: 13 August 1462
Latin Name: Ilcinensis
Immediately Subject to the Holy See

1986 Sep 30: Suppressed to the Archdiocese of Siena-Colle di Val d'Elsa-Montalcino

See also

References

  1. "Diocese of Montalcino" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved May 1, 2016
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Diocese of Montalcino" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved May 1, 2016
  3. "Bishop Girolamo Piccolomini (senior)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016
  4. "Bishop Girolamo Piccolomini (junior)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016
  5. "Bishop Alessandro Piccolomini" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016
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