Tigias was a Roman-Berber town in the province of Africa Proconsularis in Byzacena. Its stone ruins are located in Henchir-Taus in the oasis of Kriz, Tunisia.
The city was also the seat of an ancient diocese, which remains a titular see of the Catholic Church. Titular Episcopal See of Tigias. The current bishop is Robert Francis Hennessey of Boston who replaced in 2006.Tigias at catholic-hierarchy.org]Apostolische Nachfolge – TitularsitzeTigias at gcatholic.org]
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