Stefan Wyszyński
Stefan Wyszyński | |
|---|---|
| Cardinal, Primate of Poland | |
 Stefan Wyszyński in 1970s | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Warsaw |
| In office | 1948–1981 |
| Predecessor | August Hlond |
| Successor | Józef Glemp |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 3 August 1924 by Bishop Wojciech Owczarek |
| Consecration | 12 May 1946 by Cardinal August Hlond |
| Created cardinal | 12 January 1953 by Pope Pius XII |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stefan Wyszyński August 3, 1901 |
| Died | May 28, 1981 (aged 79) Warsaw, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | Soli Deo |
| Signature |  |
| Coat of arms |  |
| Sainthood | |
| Beatified | 12 September 2021 Warsaw, Poland by Pope Francis |
Stefan Wyszyński (3 August 1901 – 28 May 1981)[1] was a Polish Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Primate of Poland and Archbishop of Warsaw from 1948 until his death in 1981. He was made a Cardinal in 1953 and was beatified in 2021.
Early life and education
[change | change source]Stefan Wyszyński was born in Zuzela, Poland. He was ordained a priest on 3 August 1924 by Bishop Wojciech Owczarek.[1][2]
Ecclesiastical career
[change | change source]Wyszyński was appointed the Bishop of Lublin in 1946 and consecrated by Cardinal August Hlond. In 1948, he became the Archbishop of Warsaw and Gniezno and was named the Primate of Poland. Pope Pius XII made him a cardinal in 1953. He played a significant role in opposing the communist regime in Poland.[2][3]
Beatification
[change | change source]Stefan Wyszyński was beatified on 12 September 2021 by Pope Francis. The beatification ceremony at the Temple of Divine Providence was led by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro.[4][5]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Życiorys Sługi Bożego Stefana Kardynała Wyszyńskiego". www.kul.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Stefan Wyszyński • Prymas Polski". prymaspolski.pl. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ↑ "Prymas Tysiąclecia ks. Stefan kardynał Wyszyński". www.1944.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ↑ "Rok temu odbyła się beatyfikacja kard. Wyszyńskiego i matki Czackiej". warszawa.tvp.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ↑ "Beatyfikacja Kard. Stefana Wyszyńskiego i Matki Elżbiety Czackiej". Prezydent.pl (in Polish). 2021-09-12. Archived from the original on 2022-08-16. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
Other websites
[change | change source]- Official website of the Archdiocese of Warsaw Archived 2024-07-27 at the Wayback Machine