Dolianova ( sc, Patiolla) is an Italian town and '' comune'' in the province of South Sardinia, Sardinia. The town was born on 25 June 1905 from the fusion of two centers: Sicci San Biagio and San Pantaleo. Its economy is based on agriculture ( wine and olive oil). The name "Dolianova" has obscure origins. It is thought to be related to the Latin "Pars Olea" (Place of Oil).
History
The first documents about Dolia date to 1089, when the bishop Virgilio signed the act of foundation of the monasteries of Saints Giorgio and Genesio, created by the will of Arzone,
judge of Cagliari
The kings or ''judges'' (''iudices'' or ''judikes'') of Cagliari were the local rulers of the south of Sardinia during the Middle Ages. Theirs was the largest kingdom and for the eleventh through twelfth centuries contested the supremacy on the ...
diocese of Cagliari
The Archdiocese of Cagliari ( la, Archidioecesis Calaritana) is a Roman Catholic archdiocese centred on the city of Cagliari. It holds the Primacy of Sardinia.Benedetto of Dolia was bishop from around 1095, and 1112 is the year of his death. The earlier date 1089, for bishop Virgilio, is attested.
The diocese was suppressed in 1503, its territory going to the
diocese of Cagliari
The Archdiocese of Cagliari ( la, Archidioecesis Calaritana) is a Roman Catholic archdiocese centred on the city of Cagliari. It holds the Primacy of Sardinia.titular see in 1969.
Kevin M. Birmingham
Kevin Michael Birmingham (October 7, 1971 – October 2, 2023) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who was named auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2020.
Biography
Early life
Kevin Birmingham was born on Oc ...
was appointed titular bishop in 2020.
Main sights
* The Cathedral of San Pantaleo, a Romanesque-Pisane-style church of the 12th century. The works for its construction began in 1160 and finished in 1289. Since the 14th century it has been bishop's seat.
* Roman Baths, in Sa Cora.
*'' Nuraghe sa dom'e S'Orcu'' (in Punta Bruncu Salamu)
* The Giant's tombs in Su Tiriaxiu
* The nuragic structures in Sant'Uanni, which fortresses are covered by trees
* The archaeological sites of ''Mitza salamu e ''Sa dom’ ‘e s’ossu''.
Culture
The most important events in Dolianova are dedicated to the two saints, which name is related to the ancient villages of San Pantaleo and Sicci San Biagio: the first one is characterized by a procession through the streets with the statue of the saint and a big candle (''Su Xeru'') transported to Saint Mary's church in Siurgus Donigala as a memory of a vow against the plague.