Mario Sassi
17th-century Italian Catholic bishop
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Mario Sassi (died 1615) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Rossano (1612–1615).[1]
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Rossano
In office1612–1615
PredecessorLucio Sanseverino
Most Reverend Mario Sassi | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Rossano | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Rossano |
| In office | 1612–1615 |
| Predecessor | Lucio Sanseverino |
| Successor | Girolamo Pignatelli |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 9 December 1612 by Fabrizio Verallo |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 9 January 1615 |
Biography
On 26 November 1612, Mario Sassi was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Archbishop of Rossano.[1][2] On 9 December 1612, he was consecrated bishop by Fabrizio Verallo, Bishop of San Severo, with Antonio d'Aquino, Bishop of Sarno, and Francesco Cennini de' Salamandri, Bishop of Amelia, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Archbishop of Rossano until his death on 9 January 1615.[2]
