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Bishop Stefano (1295) is the first prelate of whom there is mention. The Chapter of the Cathedral already existed in the 13th century. The Chapter maintained its right to elect a new bishop until 1338.[4] The Chapter was composed of six dignities (the Archdeacon, the Dean, the Cantor, the Treasurer, the Archpriest, and the Ecclesiarch-Theologian) and fourteen Canons.[5]
In 1472 the see was united to that of Gerace, under Bishop Athanasius Calceofilo, by whom the Greek Rite was abolished, although it remained in use in a few towns.
In 1536 Oppido became again an independent see, under Bishop Pietro Andrea Ripanti; among other bishops were Antonio Cesconi (1609) and Giovanni Battista Montani (1632), who restored the cathedral and the episcopal palace; Bisanzio Fili (1696), who founded the seminary; Michele Caputo (1852), who was transferred to the See of Ariano, where it is suspected that he poisoned King Ferdinand II; eventually, he apostatized.
In 1748 the town of Oppido is estimated to have had 2,000 inhabitants.[6] The town was heavily damaged by the earthquakes of 1783, in the first of which Oppido was at the epicenter,[7] and the population decimated by the plague that followed.[8]
Venturello was a Doctor of Canon Law, and had been a Brother of the Hospital of Santo Spirito in Sassia in Rome. Gams, p. 909. Eubel, I, p. 377, with n. 4.
Girolamo was a Master of 'the Sacred Page' (biblical literature?). In 1472 the diocese of Oppido was suppressed, and its territory added to the diocese of Gerace. Ughelli, IX, p. 419. Eubel, I, p. 377; II, p. 207.
Ascanius, who was born illegitimate and required a dispensation to receive Holy Orders, was consecrated a bishop in Rome by the papal Sacristan Alfonso Oliva, on 3 May 1540. Ughelli, p. 420.
A native of Fuscaldo (Cosentina, Calabria), Plastina was a member of the Minims of S. Francesco di Paola. He was elected Vicar General of the Italian Province, and then Corrector General of his Order in 1674. He was appointed Qualificator of the Holy Office (Inquisition) in Palermo. He was elected General of his Order. Plastina was consecrated in Rome on 3 January 1694 by Cardinal Pietro Petrucci. He died on 16 February 1697. Zerbi, pp. 315–316. Ritzler-Sefrin, V, p. 297 with note 3.
Fili was born in Altamura (Bari) in 1656. He was Doctor in utroque iure (Civil and Canon Law) from the Sapienza in Rome (1678). He was named Vicar General of Altamura, and then Vicar General and Canon of the Cathedral of Trani. He was appointed Vicar General of Bitonto, and finally Cantor Major of Altamura. He was consecrated in Rome by Cardinal Bandino Panciatico on 2 February 1698. He was transferred to the diocese of Ostuni on 11 April 1707. He died in April 1720. Zerbi, pp. 317–321, 335-337. Ritzler-Sefrin, V, pp. 299, with note 4; 297 with note 4.
Tommasini was transferred to the diocese of Reggio Calabria on 25 May 1818. He died in 1827. Gams, pp. 909, 917. D'Avino, p. 510. Ritzler-Sefrin, VI, pp. 318 with note 5.
Teta was born in Nusco (Avellino) in 1817, and became a priest of the diocese of Nusco. He held a Licenciate in theology. He was Archpriest Curate of the Cathedral of Nusco, and Synodical Examiner.
Curcio, a native of Pizzo (diocese of Mileto) was a priest of the diocese of Mileto, and then Archpriest of the Collegiate Church of Pizzo. He was a Doctor in theology. He was Auditor of the Curia of the diocese of Mileto, and Vicar Forane. He was named a Synodal Judge. He was appointed titular Bishop of Alalia, and named Coadjutor with the right of succession to Bishop Giuseppe Teta of Oppido. La Civiltà Cattolica. nona serie (in Italian). Vol.5, anno vigesimosesto. Civiltà Cattolica. 1875. p.101. Curcio had an auxiliary bishop in 1895, Mauro Nardi, O.Min.Cap. Taccone-Gallucci, p. 418.
Scopelliti was born in Catona (diocese of Reggio Calabria) in 1841. He had been Archdeacon of Catona. A. Battandier (ed.), Annuaire pontifical catholique (1905), p. 227. Annuario pontificio (Roma 1919), p. 175.
Leanza, Sandro (ed.) (1999), Calabria Cristiana. Società Religione Cultura nel territorio della Diocesi di Oppido Mamertina-Palmi, tomo I, Dalle origini al Medio Evo, Rubbettino, Soveria Mannelli.
Liberti, R. (1978), Oppido Mamertina ieri e oggi nelle immagini. Gioia Tauro (in Italian)
Liberti, R. (1979), "Difficile convivenza tra facismo e la Chiesa a Oppido Mamertina," in: Calabria letteraria no. 10-12 (1979) 59-60. (in Italian)
Liberti, Rocco (1993), I vescovi di Oppido dalle origini all'unione con Gerace (1053-1471), (in Italian), Historica 46 (1993), pp. 107-117.
Liberti, Rocco (2002). La cattedrale di Oppido Mamertina. (Quaderni Mamertini, 23) Bovalino, Litografia Diaco. (in Italian)
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