Scipione Spina
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Scipione Spina (died 6 March 1639) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Lecce (1591–1639).[1]
Most Reverend Scipione Spina | |
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| Bishop of Lecce | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lecce |
| In office | 1591–1639 |
| Predecessor | Annibale Saraceni |
| Successor | Luigi Pappacoda |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 3 June 1591 by Giulio Antonio Santorio |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 6 March 1639 |
Biography
On 10 May 1591, Scipione Spina was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIV as Bishop of Lecce.[1] On 3 June 1591, he was consecrated bishop by Giulio Antonio Santorio, Cardinal-Priest of San Bartolomeo all'Isola, with Flaminio Filonardi, Bishop of Aquino, and Leonard Abel, Titular Bishop of Sidon, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Bishop of Lecce until his death on 6 March 1639.[1]
Episcopal succession
| Episcopal succession of Scipione Spina |
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While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of:[1]
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