Roman Catholic Diocese of Orte

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The Diocese of Orte (Latin: Dioecesis Hortanus) was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Orte in the province of Viterbo in the Italian region of Latium. In 1437, it was suppressed and united with the Diocese of Civita Castellana to form the Diocese of Civita Castellana e Orte. [1] [2]

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Ordinaries

Residential Bishops

Titular bishops

In 1991 the diocese was nominally restored as Latin Titular bishopric of Orte (Italian) / Hortanum (Latin) / Hortan(us) (Latin).

It has had the following incumbents, so far of the fitting Episcopal (lowest) rank :

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References

  1. "Diocese of Orte" Catholic-Hierarchy.org . David M. Cheney. Retrieved May 1, 2016
  2. "Titular Episcopal See of Orte" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved May 1, 2016