Belli, Nicola

Belli, Nicola an Italian ecclesiastic, was born at Mazzara, in Sicily, and lived in the second half of the 17th century. He preached with success in many cities, and was superior of several houses of the Order of Hospital Priests, to which he belonged. He published two vols. of Panegyrics (Rome, 1669- 72). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.