Diocese of Sarsenterum
Titular See of Sarsenterum Dioecesis Sarsenterensis Sarsenterska biskupija | |
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Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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Established | 2009 (originally in 533) |
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Pope | Francis |
Archbishop | Petar Rajič |
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Diocese of Sarsenterum (Latin: Dioecesis Sarsenterensis) was a Latin Roman Catholic diocese in the area of present Bosnia and Herzegovina, restored as a titular see by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009. The first Titular Archbishop of the restored Titular See of Sarsenterum appointed was Petar Rajič.
History[]
The Diocese of Sarsenterum was established during the Second Church Synod in Salona in 533 presided by . The Diocese was given the basilicas from the municipal areas of Dellontino, Stantino, Nouense (Neuense) per Rusticiarum, Potuatico, Beuzavatico (Benzavatico) and others as well.[1] The priest Paulinus was elected and consecrated as its first bishop.[2]
In 2009 Pope Benedict XVI restored it as a titular see and appointed Petar Rajič as titular Archbishop of Sarsenterum.[3]
Localization[]
Since no epigraphic inscription has been found to localize Sarsenterum, there are different theories about the location of this settlement.[4]
Wilhelm Tomaschek located the settlement in the village of Goranci. Dominik Mandić questioned his opinion, arguing that there were no traces of an important ancient settlement in that area[1] as well as that the area was difficult to access and did not have the source of fresh water.[4]
Relying on the ancient Church provision that dioceses can only be founded in cities worthy of a bishop's dignity, some contemporary archaeologists and historians located in the area of Stolac where the most important urban center in that part of the province of Dalmatia developed.[4]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b Puljić, Ivica; Škegro, Ante (2006). "The Diocese of Sarsenterensis" (PDF). Arheološki Vestnik. 57: 219–241. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ Škegro, Ante. "Najstarija crkvena organizacija na području Dubrovačko-neretvanske županije / Earliest church organization in the Dubrovnik-Neretva county". Arheološka Istraživanja U Dubrovačko-Neretvanskoj Županiji. Znanstveni Skup, Dubrovnik, 18.-21. Listopada 2005. God. Archaeological Research in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Conference Dubrovnik, October, 18Th-21St 2005. Izdanja Had-A 24 (2010) 117-123. academia.edu. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ "Archbishop Petar Antun Rajič". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ a b c Škegro, Ante; Puljić, Ivica (29 June 2006). Sarsenterska biskupija.
Coordinates: 43°04′58″N 17°57′21″E / 43.08283°N 17.95588°E
- Dioceses established in the 6th century
- Former Roman Catholic dioceses in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Religion in medieval Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Catholic titular sees in Europe