Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vercelli

The Archdiocese of Vercelli (Latin: Archidioecesis Vercellensis, Italian: Arcidiocesi di Vercelli ) is an Archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Italy, based in Vercelli. The rank of an archbishopric Vercelli received on 17 July 1817.

History

The diocese was created in the 4th century. The first bishop was the legendary Eusebius of Vercelli. In the Middle Ages Vercelli was important bishopric also due to its strategic location in advance of a major mountain pass. During the time of the Lombards was Vercelli seat of a duke, and had the right to mint gold coins. The bishops Atto of Vercelli and Leo of Vercelli were able to expand the power position of their city by royal privileges and defend successfully against various attacks of his opponents (led by the Marquis Arduin of Ivrea ) in the 10th and 11th centuries. Power struggles within the clergy in the second half of the 11th century weakened the position of the Church in the city, which became independent in the mid-12th century.

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