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Marek Jędraszewski

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His Excellency

Marek Jędraszewski
Archbishop of Kraków
Marek Jędraszewski in 2019
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseKraków
In office2017-present
PredecessorCardinal Stanisław Dziwisz
Other postsArchbishop of Łódź (2012–2017)
Orders
Ordination24 May 1973
by Archbishop Antoni Baraniak
Consecration29 June 1997
by Bishop Juliusz Paetz
Personal details
Birth nameMarek Jędraszewski
Born (1949-07-24) July 24, 1949 (age 75)
Poznań, Poland
NationalityPolish
DenominationRoman Catholic
EducationPontifical Gregorian University
MottoScire Christum
SignatureMarek Jędraszewski's signature
Coat of armsMarek Jędraszewski's coat of arms

Marek Jędraszewski (born 24 July 1949)[1] is a Polish Roman Catholic prelate who serve as the Archbishop of Kraków.

Early life and education

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Marek Jędraszewski was born in Poznań, Poland.[2] He studied philosophy at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He was ordained a priest on 24 May 1973 by Archbishop Antoni Baraniak.[1]

Ecclesiastical career

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Jędraszewski was appointed an auxiliary bishop of Poznań in 1997 and consecrated by Bishop Juliusz Paetz. In 2012, he became the Archbishop of Łódź. In 2017, Pope Francis appointed him as the Archbishop of Kraków, succeeding Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz.[1][2]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Metropolita". Archidiecezja Krakowska (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Ksiądz Arcybiskup Marek Jędraszewski - życiorys". www.archidiecezja.lodz.pl (in Polish). 2016-12-08. Retrieved 2024-07-27.

Other websites

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