Gregorio Cruz
| Most Reverend Gregorio Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Church | Catholic Church | 
| Diocese | Diocese of Martirano | 
| In office | 1569-1577 | 
| Predecessor | Girolamo Federici | 
| Successor | Mariano Pierbenedetti | 
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 16 Apr 1569 by Scipione Rebiba | 
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1577 Martirano, Italy | 
Gregorio Cruz (died 1577) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Martirano (1569–1577).[1][2][3]
Cruz was ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[1] On 1 Apr 1569, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Pius V as Bishop of Martirano.[1] On 16 Apr 1569, he was consecrated bishop by Scipione Rebiba, Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Angelo in Pescheria, with Giulio Antonio Santorio, Archbishop of Santa Severina, and Thomas Goldwell, Bishop of Saint Asaph, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Bishop of Martirano until his death in 1577.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Bishop Gregorio Cruz, O.P." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016
- ↑ "Diocese of Martirano (Martoranum)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 31, 2016
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Martirano” GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved March 31, 2016
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Girolamo Federici | Bishop of Martirano 1569-1577 | Succeeded by Mariano Pierbenedetti | 
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