Francesco Picarelli
Italian Roman Catholic prelate (1631–1708)
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Francesco Picarelli (3 March 1631 – December 1708) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Narni (1690–1708).[1]
Most Reverend Francesco Picarelli | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Narni | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Narni |
| In office | 1690–1708 |
| Predecessor | Giuseppe Felice Barlacci |
| Successor | Francesco Saverio Guicciardi |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 24 March 1674 |
| Consecration | 4 June 1690 by Fabrizio Spada |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 March 1631 |
| Died | December 1708 (age 77) |
| Nationality | Italian |
Biography
Francesco Picarelli was born in Sarnano, Italy on 3 March 1631.[1][2] He was ordained a deacon on 10 March 1674 and ordained a priest on 24 March 1674.[2] On 22 May 1690, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VIII as Bishop of Narni.[2] On 4 June 1690, he was consecrated bishop by Fabrizio Spada,[1][2] Cardinal-Priest of San Crisogono with Francesco Martelli, Titular Archbishop of Corinthus, with Victor Augustinus Ripa, Bishop of Vercelli, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Narni until his death in December 1708.[1][2]
