The Catholic Diocese of Geneva was a Latin Catholic diocese in part of

Switzerland ). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...

and

Savoy Savoy (; frp, Savouè ; french: Savoie ) is a cultural-historical region in the Western Alps. Situated on the cultural boundary between Occitania and Piedmont, the area extends from Lake Geneva in the north to the Dauphiné in the south. Savo ...

from 400 to 1801 when it merged with the Diocese of Chambéry. The merged diocese later lost Swiss territory to the Catholic Diocese of Lausanne, Geneva and Fribourg.

History

Geneva was first recorded as a border town, fortified against the

Helvetii The Helvetii ( , Gaulish: *''Heluētī''), anglicized as Helvetians, were a Celts, Celtic tribe or tribal confederation occupying most of the Swiss plateau at the time of their Switzerland in the Roman era, contact with the Roman Republic in the ...

(Celto-Germanic people). In 120 BC, Geneva was conquered by the Romans. In 443 AD, Geneva became part of the Kingdom of Burgundy. In 534 AD, it fell to the Franks. In 888 AD, Geneva was returned to the Kingdom of Burgundy. In 1033, it was taken into the Kingdom of Germany. The position of the first Bishop of Geneva is ascribed to multiple individuals. Gregorio Leti (1630 1701) and Besson, wrote of the legend that Geneva was

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by Dionysius the Areopagite and Paracodus, two of the

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, in the time of Domitian (51 91 AD). Paracodus legendarily became the first Bishop of Geneva. However, this is based on an error of language. The error arises from the similarity of the Latin names ' (Geneva in Switzerland) and ' ( Genoa in Italy). The ''Catalogue de St. Pierre'', which records that Diogenes was the first Bishop of Geneva, is untrustworthy. A letter from

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to Salvius indicates that St. Isaac of Monteluco (c. 400 AD) was the first Bishop of Geneva. Another legend holds that Lazarus of Bethany (Saint Lazarus) was the first Bishop of Geneva. In 440 AD, a record suggests St. Salonius may have been the Bishop of Geneva. Salonius was the son of St. Eucherius. Eucherius dedicated his "Instructiones" to Salonius. Salonius took part in the Council of Orange (441 AD) and in the Councils of

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(442 AD) and Arles (c. 455 AD). Salonius may have authored two small commentaries, ''In Parabolas Salomonis'' and ''On Ecclesiastics''. Little is known about the bishops who followed Salonius. Theoplastus (c. 475 AD) was the recipient of a letter from

St. Sidonius Apollinaris Gaius Sollius Modestus Apollinaris Sidonius, better known as Sidonius Apollinaris (5 November of an unknown year, 430 – 481/490 AD), was a poet, diplomat, and bishop. Sidonius is "the single most important surviving author from 5th-century Gaul ...

. When Dormitianus (before 500 AD) was bishop, Princess Sedeleuba van Bourgondië, a sister of Queen Clotilde, had the remains of the martyr, St.

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moved to Geneva. Sedeleuba built a basilica in the martyr's honor. Maximus of Geneva (c. 512 541 AD), corresponded with

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and

Cyprian of Toulon Saint Cyprian of Toulon (''Cyprianus Tolonensis'') (476 – October 3, 546) was bishop of Toulon during the 6th century. Life Born at Marseilles, he was the favorite pupil of St. Caesarius of Arles by whom he was trained. Caesarius ordained h ...

. In 541 AD, Bishop Pappulus sent Thoribiusas, a priest, to represent him at the Fourth Council of Orléans. Bishop Salonius II is only known from his signatures at the Synod of Lyons (570 AD) and the Synod of Paris (573 AD). In 584 AD, Cariatto was made Bishop of Geneva by King Guntram. In 585 AD, Bishop Cariatto attended the synod of Valence and the Synod of Macon. The Bishopric (office of bishop) of Geneva was a

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(subordinate) of the

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. From 1154, the bishops of Geneva had the status of Prince of the Holy Roman Empire. However, their independence was curtailed by the advocati (the ecclesiastical overseers appointed by the archbishop), the

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and later, the Counts of Savoy. In 1290, the Counts of Savoy obtained the right to elect the Bishop of Geneva's Vidame (bishop's lieutenant). François de Candie of Chambéry-Le-Vieux was one such Vidame. In 1387, Bishop Adhémar Fabry granted Geneva its charter ensuring the city's rights and institutional continuity.Geneva, Imperial city and Episcopal principality (11th-16th century)
University of Geneva. Accessed 29 December 2017 Subsequent bishops were expected to affirm the charter. In 1394, the Counts of Geneva's line ended with no further issue. The

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sought to take its place. After 1416, members of the House of Savoy took the title "Duke". They maneuvered to elevate their members to the Bishop of Geneva's diocesan staff. The City of Geneva responded by making an alliance with the

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, an '' Eidgenossenschaft''. In 1526, Geneva aligned with Berne and Fribourg. In the 16th century, the Protestant Reformation caused great change in the religious and political life of Geneva. Prior to the reformation, the Diocese of Geneva extended well into Savoy, as far as Mont Cenis and the Great St Bernard Pass. It also included Nyon. However, under the rule of Charlemagne (742 814) Tarantaise was detached from Geneva to form a separate diocese. The bishops of Geneva ruled over 8 chapters, 423 parishes, 9 abbeys and 68

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. During the Reformation, the City of Berne supported the

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, including

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(1489 1565) and

Antoine Froment Antoine Froment (1508–1581) was a Calvinist Protestant reformer in Geneva. Froment is best remembered for his role in initiating and solidifying the Reformation in Geneva along with William Farel and John Calvin. His role in these events, how ...

(1508 1581). The City of Fribourg supported the Catholic Church and in 1531, renounced its alliance with Geneva. In 1536,

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(1509 1564) went to Geneva, but was expelled after disagreement over details of the Easter

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. He returned to Geneva in 1541 and lived there until his death. Geneva became a stronghold of Calvinism. In 1532, the Bishop of Geneva was removed from his seat. In 1535, he established his see in

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and in 1536 at

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. Francis de Sales (1567 1622) was Bishop of Geneva. He held the position from 1602 to 1621. Through his devotion, many in the diocese returned to Catholicism. In 1802, under the rule of

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, the Diocese was annexed to France and united with the Diocese of Chambéry. In 1814, at the Congress of Vienna Geneva was extended to cover 15

ard and 6 French parishes. This included 16,000 people of the Catholic faith. Geneva was also admitted to the Swiss Confederation. The Congress of Vienna and the

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provided protection to the Catholic religion in Geneva. In 1819,

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united the City of Geneva and twenty parishes with the Diocese of Lausanne. In 1822, the area belonging to the Diocese of Geneva but beyond the borders of Switzerland became the

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. The Cantonal Council abandoned previous agreements. In imitation of the French Organic Articles (laws regarding public worship) the Cantonal Council requested a ''placet'' (an acceptance by civil authorities of canon law). Etienne Marilley (1804–1889) became the parish priest of Geneva in 1831 and was ordained bishop in 1846. This was the time of

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. For instance, discord arose concerning public financial support for the Protestant and Old Catholic Churches, while the Catholic Church received none. On 30 June 1907, Geneva voted for the separation of church and state.

Episcopal ordinaries

(all

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) ;''Suffragan Bishops of Geneva (Genf, Genève) '' * Hugo (993–1020) * Bernardus (1020–1030) * Adalgod (1020–1030) * Konrad (1020–1030) * Fridericus (1030–1073) * Boczadus (1073–1083) * Guy de Faucigny (1083–1119) * Humbert de Grammont (1120–1135) * Arducius de Faucigny (1135–1185) * Nantelmus (1185–1205) * Bernard Chabert (1205–1213) * Pierre de Sessons (1213–1213) * Aymo de Grandson (1215–1260) * Heinrich (1260–1267) * Aymon de Cruseilles (1268–1275) * Robert de Genève (1276–1287) * Guillaume de Conflans (1287–1294) * Martin de Saint-Germain (1295–1303) * Aimone de Quart (1304–1311) * Pierre de Faucigny (1311–1342) * Alamand de Saint-Jeoire (1342–1366) * Guillaume de Marcossey (1366–1377) * Jean de Murol was born in France. From 27 January 1378 to 12 July 1385, he was the next Apostolic Administrator of

Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux The former French Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux (Latin: ''Dioecesis Sancti Pauli Tricastinorum''; French language, French: ''Diocèse de Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux''), sometimes, just like the town, also known as the Diocese ...

in France. From 12 July 1385 to 23 December 1388, he was also the

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-Priest of Ss. Vitale, Valeria, Gervasio e Protasio and remained in that role until his death on 10 February 1399. * Adhémar Fabri de La Roche. Fabri de La Roche was a member of the Dominican Order from 12 July 1385 until his death on 8 October 1388. Between 13 November 1363 and 10 November 1378, he was Bishop of Bethléem à Clamecy. Between 10 November 1378 and 12 July 1385, he was Bishop of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux. * Guillaume di Lornay (1388–1408) * Jean de Bertrand (1408–1418) * Jean de la Rochetaillée was an apostolic administrator from 23 September 1418 to 12 June 1422. From 13 July 1412 to 26 June 1423, he was the

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. During this period, from 12 June 1422 to 26 June 1423, Rochetaillee was also the canonical bishop of the Diocese of Paris. From 26 June 1423 to 24 May 1426, he was the Metropolitan Archbishop of

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. From 24 May 1426 until 1431 he served as the Apostolic Administrator of Rouen and was the Cardinal-Priest of

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from 27 May 1426 until his death on 24 March 1437. His other roles in this period included Archpriest of Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major from January 1428, Apostolic Administrator of Archdiocese of Besançon from 14 October 1429 to 24 March 1437 and Vice-Chancellor of the

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from 1434 to 24 March 1437. * Jean Courtecuisse (1422.06.12–1423), previously Bishop of Paris (France) (1421.06.16–1422.06.12) ** '' Apostolic Administrator

Jean Allarmet de Brogny'' (1423.12.03–death 1426.02.16) while Pseudo- Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia–Velletri (1405.06.13–1426.02.16); previously canonical Bishop of Viviers (France) (1382.08.11 – 1385.07.12), uncanonical Pseudo Cardinal-Priest of

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(1385.07.12–1405.06.13), uncanonical Vice-Chancellor of

(1391–1417), uncanonical Protopriest of Sacred College of Cardinals (1404.05–1405.06.13), canonical Metropolitan Archbishop of Arles (France) (1410–1412.12.03), canonical Chancellor of Apostolic Chancery (1417–1421) * François de Meez,

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(O.S.B. Clun.) (born France) (1426.03.04 – death 1444.03.07); ''also uncanonical

-Priest of

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(1440.10.02 444.03.07)'' ** ''uncanonical Apostolic Administrator Amedeo di Savoie (1444.03–1451.01.07) while Antipope Felix V (1439.11.05

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– 1449.04.07);'' later canonical Cardinal-Bishop of Suburbicarian Diocese of Sabina (1449.04.23–death 1451.01.07) * Pierre de Savoie (1451 – 1458) * Jean-Louis de Savoie (1460 – 1482) ** Auxiliary Bishop: Mamerto Fichet (1470–?), Titular Bishop of Hebron (1470–?) * Cardinal Domenico della Rovere (born Italy) (1482.07.19–1482.07.24), while Cardinal-Priest of S. Clemente (1479.08.13–death 1501.04.22), Bishop of Montefiascone (1479.08.24–1491.04.22) and Bishop of Corneto (Italy) (1479.08.24–1491.04.22); next Bishop of Torino (Turin, Piedmont, Italy) (1482.07.24 – retired 1497); previously Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Vitale, Valeria, Gervasio e Protasio (1478.02.10–1479.08.13) and Metropolitan Archbishop of Tarentaise (France) (1478.02.11–1482.07.24) * Jean de Compey (1482.07.24–1482) * François de Savoie (1484–1490) * Antoine Champion (1490.11.05–1495), previously Bishop of

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(Italy) (1484.11.26–1490.11.05) * Philippe de Savoie (1495–1509) * Charles de Seyssel (1509–1513) * Jean de Savoie (1513–1522) * Pierre de La Baume (born France) (1522.10.10–1543), also Coadjutor Archbishop of Besançon (France) (1530.07.13–1541.12.29), created Cardinal-Priest of Santi Giovanni e Paolo (1541.11.21–1544.05.04), succeeded as Metropolitan Archbishop of Besançon (1541.12.29–1543.06.27) * Louis de Rye (1543–1550) * Philibert de Rye (1550–1556) * François de Bachod (1556–1568) * Ange Justiniani (1568–1578) * Claude de Granier (1578–1602) * Saint Bishop

François de Sales Francis de Sales (french: François de Sales; it, Francesco di Sales; 21 August 156728 December 1622) was a Bishop of Geneva and is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. He became noted for his deep faith and his gentle approach to ...

(born France) (1602.09.17–death 1622.12.28), also Founder of the nuns

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(Visitandines) (1610.06.06); succeeded as previous Bishop-elect Titular Bishop of Nicopolis (1602.07.15–1602.09.17) and

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of Genève (1602.07.15–1602.09.17) * Jean-François de Sales (1622.12.28–death 1635.06.08), succeeded as previous Titular Bishop of Chalcedon (1620.10.12–1622.12.28) and Coadjutor Bishop of Geneva (1620.10.12–1622.12.28) * Juste Guérin (1639.03.28–death 1645.11.03) * Charles-Auguste de Sales (1645.11.03–death 1660.02.08), succeeded as former Titular Bishop of Hebron (1644.12.19–1645.11.03) and Coadjutor Bishop of Geneva (Switzerland) (1644.12.19–1645.11.03) * Jean d’Arenthon d’Alex (1661.07.04–death 1695.07.03) * Michel-Gabriel de Rossillon de Bernex (1697.08.26–death 1734.04.23) * Joseph-Nicolas Deschamps di Chaumont (born France) (1741.04.17–death 1763.11.02) * Jean-Pierre Biord (1764.07.09–death 1785.03.07) * Joseph-Marie Paget (1787.04.23–retired 1802.02.04), died 1810 ** '' Apostolic Administrator François-Thérèse Panisseta (1793–1794) no other office'' * René des Monstiers de Mérinville (1802.05.04–retired 1805.02.07), died 1829; previously Bishop of Dijon (France) ( 787.02.251787.04.23–1801.12.02), Bishop of Chambéry (France) (

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1802.05.04–1805.02.07) * Irénée-Yves de Solle (1805–1821).

References

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; Bibliography * lemma 'Diocesi di Ginevra', in ''Dizionario storico della Svizzera''. * ''Le diocèse de Genève-Annecy'', edit. Henri Baud, ''Histoire des diocèses de France'' 19, Beauchesne, Paris 1985 * Jean-Barthélemy Hauréau, ''Gallia christiana'', vol. XVI, Paris 1865, coll. 373-508 * Louis Duchesne, ''Fastes épiscopaux de l'ancienne Gaule'', vol. I, Paris 1907, pp. 225–230 Cronotassi da Helvetia sacra * Konrad Eubel, ''Hierarchia Catholica Medii Aevi'', vol. 1, pp. 260–261; vol. 2, p. 158; vol. 3, p. 201; vol. 4, p. 193; vol. 5, p. 208; vol. 6, pp. 223–224 * Breves ''Inter multiplices'' and ''Temporum vices'', in ''Bullarii romani continuatio'', Vol. XV, pp. 246–248viz. pp. 370–371 {{DEFAULTSORT:Geneva, Roman Catholic Diocese Former Roman Catholic dioceses in Europe

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