Giordano Rota
Giordano Rota OSB (born April 5, 1970 in Bergamo ) is a Benedictine monk and abbot of Pontida Abbey in the province of Bergamo , Italy .
Life
Giordano Rota entered the Benedictine Abbey of Pontida in northern Italy in 1994 , made simple vows on September 1, 1996 and solemn profession in 1999 , and was ordained a priest on September 30, 2000 . He was elected Abbot President of the Congregation of Cassinese on July 28, 2010 , an office that he held until the reunification of the Congregation of Montecassino with the Congregation of Subiaco on February 7, 2013. Pope Benedict XVI appointed him on October 23, 2010 as Apostolic Administrator of the Territorial Abbey of Santissima Trinità di Cava de 'Tirreni . Rota administered this abbey until July 1, 2013. When he returned to his home monastery in Pontida, the local convent re-elected him abbot of Pontida on July 15, 2013.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Benedetto Maria Salvatore Chianetta OSB |
Apostolic Administrator of Santissima Trinità di Cava de 'Tirreni 2010–2013 |
Leone Morinelli OSB |
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| SURNAME | Rota, Giordano |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian Benedictine, Abbot of Pontida Abbey and last Abbot President of the Congregation of Cassinese |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 5th 1970 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bergamo |