Elias Marini, O.F.M. or Elias Marinich (died 1641) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Sardica (1624–1641).[1][2][3]

Most Reverend

Elias Marini
Bishop of Sardica
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Sardica
In office1624–1641
PredecessorPetrus Salinates
SuccessorPetrus Deodato
Orders
Consecration18 August 1624
by Giovanni Garzia Mellini
Personal details
Died15 June 1641
Sofia, Bulgaria

Biography

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Elias Marini was ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[1] On 29 July 1624, Elias Marini was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Sardica.[1] On 18 August 1624, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Garzia Mellini, Cardinal-Priest of Santi Quattro Coronati, with Germanicus Mantica, Titular Bishop of Famagusta, and Antonio Bonfiglioli, Bishop Emeritus of Carinola, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Bishop of Sardica until his death on 15 June 1641.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Bishop Elias Marini (Marinich), O.F.M." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved November 24, 2016
  2. ^ "Diocese of Sofia e Plovdiv" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved October 7, 2016
  3. ^ "Diocese of Sofia e Plovdiv" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved October 7, 2016
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Sardica
1624–1641
Succeeded by