Stanisław Szymecki
Stanisław Szymecki (born January 26, 1924) is a Polish Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. At age 97, he is the oldest living bishop from Poland.
His Excellency Stanisław Szymecki | |
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| Archbishop Emeritus of Białystok | |
 Archbishop Stanisław Szymecki in 2008 | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Białystok |
| See | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Białystok |
| In office | 1993 - 2000 |
| Predecessor | Edward Kisiel |
| Successor | Wojciech Ziemba |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 3, 1947 by Emmanuel Célestin Suhard |
| Consecration | April 12, 1981 by Pope John Paul II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 26, 1924 Katowice, Poland |
| Previous post | Bishop of Kielce (1981-1993) |
Biography
Szymecki was born in Katowice and was ordained a priest on July 3, 1947. Szymecki was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Kielce on March 27, 1981 and consecrated on April 12, 1981. Szymecki was appointed to the Archdiocese of Białystok on May 15, 1993 and retired from the diocese on November 16, 2000.
See also
Media related to Stanisław Szymecki at Wikimedia Commons
References
External links
- Catholic-Hierarchy [self-published]
- Kielce Diocese (Polish)
- Białystok Archdiocese (Polish)
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