BRIENZA, Serapino. – Dominican of the Neapolitan convent of S. Domenico Maggiore, master in theology, one of the greatest and most renowned spiritual directors of the 18th century. For several years he held the very grave office of exorcist, leaving us on the subject not a few learned and practical manuscripts, worthy of being valued and printed. His principal published works are: *S. Tommaso Spiritual Direttore ovvero Trattato della rinnegazione di noi stessi*, Naples 1753; *La Theologia Mystica rischiarata colle dottrine di S. Tommaso d'Aquino*, in several volumes, works of solid theological doctrine and of lofty mystical inspiration.
Bibl.: G. Lovanzina, *Catalogo degli Uomini Illustri figli del Real Manistero di S. Domenico Maggiore*, Naples 1777; E. d'Afflitto, *Memorie degli Scrittori del Regno di Napoli*, II, Naples 1782; Mazzuchelli, II, iv, p. 2091. Innocenzo Casati