Diocese of Chiusi-Pienza
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The former Italian Catholic Diocese of Chiusi-Pienza, in Tuscany
, existed until 1986. In that year it was united into the Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza. It was a suffragan of the archdiocese of Siena.
. The martyrdom of the deacon Irenaeus and the virgin Mustiola probably took place under Valerian
. The first known bishop was Florentius, present in 465 at the Roman synod under Pope Hilary. Ammiato Abbey was built by Ratchis
, King of the Lombards
, and afterwards rose to great power and influence.
Bishop Francesco degli Atti (1348) was a famous canonist. Chiusi formerly boasted of a famous relic
, the betrothal ring of the Blessed Virgin, which was taken to Perugia
about 1449 by an Augustinian friar; in consequence of this a war broke out between them, in which Perugia was victorious and remained in possession of the ring.
The Diocese of Chiusi was at first immediately subject to the Holy See, but was made a suffragan of Siena by Pope Pius II
. In 1773 Pope Clement XIV
added to it the Diocese of Pienza.
Tuscany
Tuscany is a region in Italy. It has an area of about 23,000 square kilometres and a population of about 3.75 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence ....
, existed until 1986. In that year it was united into the Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza. It was a suffragan of the archdiocese of Siena.
History
Catacombs are found at ChiusiChiusi
Chiusi is a town and comune in province of Siena, Tuscany, Italy.-History:It was one of the more powerful among the Etruscan 12‑city confederation...
. The martyrdom of the deacon Irenaeus and the virgin Mustiola probably took place under Valerian
Valerian (emperor)
Valerian , also known as Valerian the Elder, was Roman Emperor from 253 to 260. He was taken captive by Persian king Shapur I after the Battle of Edessa, becoming the only Roman Emperor who was captured as a prisoner of war, resulting in wide-ranging instability across the Empire.-Origins and rise...
. The first known bishop was Florentius, present in 465 at the Roman synod under Pope Hilary. Ammiato Abbey was built by Ratchis
Ratchis
Ratchis was the Duke of Friuli and King of the Lombards . His father was Duke Pemmo. His Roman wife was Tassia. He ruled in peace until he besieged, for reasons unknown, Perugia. Pope Zachary convinced him to lift the siege and he abdicated and entered, with his family, the abbey of Montecassino...
, King of the Lombards
Lombards
The Lombards , also referred to as Longobards, were a Germanic tribe of Scandinavian origin, who from 568 to 774 ruled a Kingdom in Italy...
, and afterwards rose to great power and influence.
Bishop Francesco degli Atti (1348) was a famous canonist. Chiusi formerly boasted of a famous relic
Relic
In religion, a relic is a part of the body of a saint or a venerated person, or else another type of ancient religious object, carefully preserved for purposes of veneration or as a tangible memorial...
, the betrothal ring of the Blessed Virgin, which was taken to Perugia
Perugia
Perugia is the capital city of the region of Umbria in central Italy, near the River Tiber, and the capital of the province of Perugia. The city is located about north of Rome. It covers a high hilltop and part of the valleys around the area....
about 1449 by an Augustinian friar; in consequence of this a war broke out between them, in which Perugia was victorious and remained in possession of the ring.
The Diocese of Chiusi was at first immediately subject to the Holy See, but was made a suffragan of Siena by Pope Pius II
Pope Pius II
Pope Pius II, born Enea Silvio Piccolomini was Pope from August 19, 1458 until his death in 1464. Pius II was born at Corsignano in the Sienese territory of a noble but decayed family...
. In 1773 Pope Clement XIV
Pope Clement XIV
Pope Clement XIV , born Giovanni Vincenzo Antonio Ganganelli, was Pope from 1769 to 1774. At the time of his election, he was the only Franciscan friar in the College of Cardinals.-Early life:...
added to it the Diocese of Pienza.