Stefan Wyszyński

His Eminence

Stefan Wyszyński
Cardinal, Primate of Poland
Stefan Wyszyński in 1970s
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseWarsaw
In office1948–1981
PredecessorAugust Hlond
SuccessorJózef Glemp
Orders
Ordination3 August 1924
by Bishop Wojciech Owczarek
Consecration12 May 1946
by Cardinal August Hlond
Created cardinal12 January 1953
by Pope Pius XII
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Birth nameStefan Wyszyński
Born(1901-08-03)August 3, 1901
Zuzela, Poland
DiedMay 28, 1981(1981-05-28) (aged 79)
Warsaw, Poland
NationalityPolish
DenominationRoman Catholic
MottoSoli Deo
SignatureStefan Wyszyński's signature
Coat of armsStefan Wyszyński's coat of arms
Sainthood
Beatified12 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

Stefan Wyszyński was born in Zuzela, Poland. He was ordained a priest on 3 August 1924 by Bishop Wojciech Owczarek.[1][2]

Ecclesiastical career

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

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

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Życiorys Sługi Bożego Stefana Kardynała Wyszyńskiego". www.kul.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Stefan Wyszyński • Prymas Polski". prymaspolski.pl. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  3. ↑ "Prymas Tysiąclecia ks. Stefan kardynał Wyszyński". www.1944.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  4. ↑ "Rok temu odbyła się beatyfikacja kard. Wyszyńskiego i matki Czackiej". warszawa.tvp.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  5. ↑ "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.

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