Diocese of Silves (Sylves)

Dioecesis Silvensis

Suppressed

To: Diocese of Faro {Algarve}

Historical Details

Diocese of Silves (Sylves)
- Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
- Erected: 1253
- Rite: Latin (or Roman)
- Country: Portugal

Past Ordinaries

Jeronimo Barreto † (3 Jun 1585 Appointed - 1589 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
1253	Erected		Diocese of Silves (Sylves) (erected)
30 March 1577	Suppressed	Diocese of Silves (Sylves) (suppressed)	Diocese of Faro {Algarve} (erected)

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Jeronimo Barreto † (Bishop: 3 Jun 1585 to 1589)

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