Stanislao Loffreda

He was licentiate in Holy Scripture and laureate in theology with biblical specialization, M. A. in archaeology of the Oriental Institute of Chicago in 1967. He served as a professor of biblical archaeology and topography of Jerusalem and the director of Studium Biblicum Franciscanum in Jerusalem (1978–1990). In the years 1968–1991 he was a co-director of the excavations in Capernaum by the Sea of Galilee and in 1978–1981, on the hilltop palace of Machaerus in Jordan. Loffreda died in Ascoli Piceno, Italy on 9 August 2025, at the age of 93.

Stanislao Loffreda studied at Studium Biblicum Franciscanum. The recorded working language is American English and German. The field of work recorded is archaeology, ceramology and biblical studies. Places of work recorded in the authority are Jerusalem, Capernaum and Chogha Mish. Residence is recorded at Monteprandone and Jerusalem. Employment is recorded with Studium Biblicum Franciscanum, Pontifical University Antonianum and Franciscan Monastery in Capernaum Israel.

• Name — The Rev. Stanislao Loffreda, O.F.M. • Born — 15 January 1932 • Birthplace — Monteprandone, Italy • Died — 9 August 2025 • Place of death — Ascoli Piceno, Italy • Field — Archaeology, Ceramology and Biblical studies • Workplaces — Studium Biblicum Franciscanum • Education — University of Chicago Oriental Institute • Known for — Excavations at Capernaum, Machaerus, Herodium, Magdala and Tabgha

Stanislao Loffreda worked in archaeology, ceramology, biblical studies, poetry and photography. He was employed by Studium Biblicum Franciscanum, Pontifical University Antonianum, Franciscan Monastery in Capernaum Israel and Custodian of the Holy Land. He belonged to Order of Friars Minor. He worked at Jerusalem, Capernaum, Chogha Mish, Magdala, Monteprandone and Chicago. Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the heading Father Stanislao Loffreda. His recorded languages were American English, German and Italian. His recorded confession was Catholic Church.

Stanislao Loffreda is recorded with the occupation regular priest. Recorded as archaeologist, regular priest, confessor, photographer and poet.