Archdiocese of Chieti-Vasto
Catholic archdiocese in Italy
The Archdiocese of Chieti-Vasto (Latin: Archidioecesis Theatina-Vastensis; Italian: Arcidiocesi di Chieti-Vasto; Neapolitan: Arcidiocesi 'e Chiete-Vasto) is a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church which received that name in 1986, when the two separate dioceses, which had been governed by one and the same bishop, were united in one diocese. The diocese of Chieti had become the Archdiocese of Chieti in 1526, when promoted by Pope Clement VII. Chieti is about 8 miles (14 km) south-west of the Adriatic port city of Pescara.
History
Chieti is the ancient Teate. In the Gothic War it was captured by Totila; later it fell into the hands of the Lombards, from whom it was captured by Pepin and devastated. The first record of Chieti as a county occurs in 872; it was subject to the dukes of Spoleto until 967. In 1065, Geoffrey d'Hauteville, Count of the Capitanata and the brother of Robert Guiscard, conquered the county of Chieti. His son, Roberto di Loritello, completed the conquest as far as Ortona, thereby bringing the excommunication of Pope Gregory VII on him as a usurper of papal property. The Normans rebuilt the city of Chieti, which thenceforth belonged to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Early episcopal claims
Justin of Chieti, who is said to have presided over the Church of Chieti in the time of Pope Silvester I (314–335) is venerated as the first Bishop of Chieti, and the cathedral is dedicated to him. His story, however, is untrustworthy.
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