Audrys Bačkis
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Audrys Juozas Bačkis[pronunciation?] (born 1 February 1937) is a Lithuanian prelate of the Catholic Church and a cardinal since 2001.[1] He worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See from 1964 to 1991, when he became Archbishop of Vilnius. He retired in 2013.
Quick Facts His Eminence, Archdiocese ...
His Eminence Audrys Bačkis | |
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Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus of Vilnius | |
Archdiocese | Vilnius |
Province | Vilnius |
See | Vilnius |
Appointed | 24 December 1991 |
Term ended | 5 April 2013 |
Predecessor | Julijonas Steponavicius |
Successor | Gintaras Grušas |
Other post(s) | Cardinal Priest of Natività di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo a Via Gallia |
Orders | |
Ordination | 18 March 1961 by Luigi Traglia |
Consecration | 4 October 1988 by Pope John Paul II |
Created cardinal | 21 February 2001 |
Rank | Cardinal Priest |
Personal details | |
Born | Audrys Juozas Bačkis (1937-02-01) 1 February 1937 (age 87) |
Nationality | Lithuania Vatican City |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Parents | Stasys Antanas Bačkis |
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Motto | sub tuum praesidium |
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Quick Facts Styles of, Reference style ...
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Reference style | His Eminence |
Spoken style | Your Eminence |
Informal style | Cardinal |
See | Vilnius (emeritus) |
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