Matteo da Gimara
| Most Reverend Matteo da Gimara | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Agrigento | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Agrigento |
| In office | 1442-1445 |
| Predecessor | Matteo Orsini |
| Successor | Antonio Ponticorona |
| Orders | |
| Consecration |
30 Jun 1443 by Giovanni Rosa |
Matteo da Gimara was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Agrigento (1442-1445).[1][2]
Biography
Matteo da Gimara was ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[1] On 17 Sep 1442, he was appointed by Pope Eugene IV as Bishop of Agrigento.[1] On 30 Jun 1443, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Rosa, Bishop of Mazara del Vallo.[1] He served as Bishop of Agrigento until his resignation in 1445.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Bishop Matteo da Gimara, O.F.M." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 9, 2016
- ↑ "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Agrigento" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 9, 2016
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Matteo Orsini |
Bishop of Agrigento 1442-1445 |
Succeeded by Antonio Ponticorona |
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