Diocese of Chitri

History

The diocese of Chitri (Latin: Dioecesis Chytriensis) is a suppressed and titular seat of the Catholic Church. The diocese was an ancient episcopal seat of the autocephalous Church of Cyprus, suffragan of the Archdiocese of Salamina.

### Known Bishops

Several bishops are known to have served in this ancient Cypriot diocese:

* Pappo (4th century): He ruled the diocese for almost sixty years and suffered martyrdom in the first half of the 4th century. His tenure is documented in the life of Saint Epiphany of Salamina.
* Atanasio: Mentioned as the successor of Pappo in the biography of Epiphany.
* Fotino (5th-6th century): He replaced Dionysius, a deacon who had opposed the Concilius of Chalcedon in 451. Spiridone took part in the council of Nicea in 787.
* Eustazio (9th century): Transferred to the metropolitan seat of Salamina-Costanza around 885.

Titular Bishopric

The diocese of Chitri is now a titular bishopric, meaning that it is no longer an active episcopal see but rather a historical title used for honorary or administrative purposes. The city of Kythrea in Cyprus is the location where the ancient ruins of Chitri are found.

Ecclesiastical Province

The diocese belonged to the ecclesiastical province of Salamis, which was part of the autocephalous Church of Cyprus.

See Also

* List of Roman Catholic titular bishoprics
* Apostolic Succession – Titular Seats