The ancient metropolis, now a shrunken town round the great basilica, still the see of the patriarchate and the seat of its chapter, with a river landing towards the Grado lagoon.
The patriarchs live at Cividale.
Who holds it
- Name
- The patriarch and the cathedral chapter (Church map)
- Title
- Lord
- Confidence
- high
Lord in 1200
The patriarch and his chapter.
How things stand that morning
The see's city, under the patriarch.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: General.
Primary sources for Patriarchate of Aquileia
Chronicles, registers, sagas and inscriptions written in or near 1200 that cover this entry. Each has its own page with editions, translations and where to read it.
- History of the doges of Venice (about 1229, with a continuation). The earliest surviving Venetian narrative close to the events. Read online
- Documents on the older commercial and political history of the Republic of Venice, part 1, 814 to 1205 (documents of 814 to 1205, edited 1856). Venice's treaties and privileges in full text. Read online
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.