Titular Episcopal See of

Aphnæum

Egypt

Continent: Western and Northern Africa

Rite: Roman (Latin)

Type: Titular Episcopal See

Name: Aphnæum (latine) / Afneo (Italiano) / Aphnæten(us) (Latin)

Location: ruins of Tell-Defenneh?, pr. Augustamnica I, m. Pelusio, Egypt

History

1933: Established as Titular Episcopal See of Aphnæum (latine) / Afneo (Italiano) / Aphnæten(us) (Latin)

Titular Bishop

Titular Bishop:

vacant

Former Titular Bishops

Titular Bishop: Bishop Gregorio Espiga e Infante, O.A.R. (1955.07.03 – 1997.04.15)
Titular Bishop: Bishop Joseph Alexander Fernandes (later Archbishop) (1949.01.24 – 1951.04.12)

Last updated on 2026.03.30

© 2026 GCatholic.org