Roman Catholic Diocese of Forlì-Bertinoro
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Forlì-Bertinoro
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The diocese of Forlì-Bertinoro is a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical territory in Romagna, Italy. Until 1986 it was known as the diocese of Forlì, in existence perhaps from the fourth century. In that year the diocese of Bertinoro was united to it. The diocese is suffragan to the archdiocese of Ravenna-Cervia.[1]
History
St. Mercurialis is venerated as the first bishop of Forlì, and has been said to belong to the Apostolic age; he is the Mercurialis present at the Council of Rimini in 359.
Among the other bishops are:
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed (1913). Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company.
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Italy
- Religious organizations established in 1986
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
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