Roman Catholic Diocese of Cardica

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The Diocese of Cardica (Latin: Dioecesis Cardicensis) was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Cardica in the Thessaly region of Greece. In 1389, it was suppressed. [1] It was later revived as a titular episcopal see. [2]

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Diocese of Cardica

Erected: 1208
Latin Name: Cardicensis

Suppressed: 1389

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References

  1. "Diocese of Cardica" Catholic-Hierarchy.org . David M. Cheney. Retrieved May 1, 2016[ self-published source ]
  2. "Titular Episcopal See of Cardicium" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved May 1, 2016