History
The first known bishop of Civita Castellana is Crescentius. He discovered, in 998, the relics of Martianus and Johannes. In 1252 the diocese of Gallese was incorporated with that of Civita Castellana. Reestablished in 1562, Gallese was again suppressed in 1573.
In 1437 the diocese was united with the diocese of Orte. Orte (Orta, the ancient Horta) is some distance north of Rome.
Thirty-eight bishops of Civita Castellana are known previous to its union with Orte. Subsequent bishops include:
- Angelo Pichinoli (1486), nuncio to Hungary;
- Angelo Gozzadini (1621)
- Gianfrancesco Tenderini (1736).
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