Teofilo Testa
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Teofilo Testa, O.F.M. Obs. (1631–1695) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Tropea (1692–1695).[1]
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Tropea
In office1692–1695
PredecessorFrancisco de Figueroa (bishop)
Most Reverend Teofilo Testa | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Tropea | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Tropea |
| In office | 1692–1695 |
| Predecessor | Francisco de Figueroa (bishop) |
| Successor | Juan Lorenzo Ibáñez de Arilla |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 18 December 1655 by Ferdinando d'Adda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 September 1631 S. Pauli, Italy |
| Died | 21 October 1695 (aged 64) |
Biography
Teofilo Testa was born in S. Pauli, Italy on 12 September 1631 and ordained a priest in the Order of Observant Friars Minor.[1][2] On 25 June 1692, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent XII as Bishop of Tropea.[1][2] On 18 December 1655, he was consecrated bishop by Ferdinando d'Adda, Cardinal-Priest of San Clemente, with Tommaso de Franchi, Bishop of Melfi e Rapolla, and Francesco Antonio Triveri, Bishop of Andria, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Tropea until his death on 21 October 1695.[1][2]
