Benedetto Rocci
Bishop of nusco (1658–1661)
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Benedetto Rocci, O. Carm. (died 1661) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Nusco (1658–1661).[1]
Most Reverend Benedetto Rocci | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Nusco | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Nusco |
| Predecessor | Pietro Paolo Russo |
| Successor | Angelo Picchetti |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 4 September 1615 |
| Consecration | 26 May 1658 by Benedetto Odescalchi |
| Personal details | |
| Died | October 1661 |
Biography
Benedetto Rocci was ordained a priest in the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on 4 September 1615.[2] On 6 May 1658, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Bishop of Nusco.[1][2] On 26 May 1658, he was consecrated bishop by Benedetto Odescalchi, Cardinal-Deacon of Santi Cosma e Damiano.[2] He served as Bishop of Nusco until his death in October 1661.[2]
