See Of Ariano
The Italian Catholic Diocese of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia ( la, Dioecesis Arianensis Hirpina-Laquedoniensis) is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Benevento. In 1986 the Diocese of Ariano and the Diocese of Lacedonia merged to form the current diocese of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia,"Diocese of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia"
''Catholic-Hierarchy.org''. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016"Diocese of Ariano Irpino–Lacedonia"
''GCatholic.org.'' Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016 which comprises twenty towns in the province of Province of Avellino, Avellino, three in that of Province of Benev ...
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Ariano Irpino Cathedral
Ariano Irpino Cathedral, formerly Ariano Cathedral ( it, Duomo di Ariano or ''Ariano Irpino'', ''Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta''), is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Ariano Irpino (formerly ''Ariano di Puglia''), in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It was formerly the episcopal seat of the diocese of Ariano, and is now that of the diocese of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia. History and description Ariano Cathedral is a Romanesque building on a Latin cross groundplan, with three naves under groin vaulting, crossed by an elevated transept, terminating in the presbytery. The cathedral is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and to Saint Ottone Frangipane and Saint Elzéar of Sabran, protectors of the city. In 1984 John Paul II granted it the title of a basilica minor. Originating from the 10th century and built on the ancient ruins of a temple of Apollo, the building has been repeatedly ravaged by earthquakes and pillag ...
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