Józef Glemp
Józef Glemp (18 December 1929 – 23 January 2013)[1] was a Polish cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the Archbishop of Warsaw and the Primate of Poland from 1981 to 2009.
His Eminence Józef Glemp | |
|---|---|
| Primate of Poland | |
 Józef Glemp in 2012 | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Warsaw |
| In office | 1981–2009 |
| Predecessor | Stefan Wyszyński |
| Successor | Henryk Muszyński |
| Other posts | Archbishop of Gniezno (1981–1992) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 25 May 1956 by Stefan Wyszyński |
| Consecration | 21 April 1979 by Stefan Wyszyński |
| Created cardinal | 2 February 1983 by Pope John Paul II |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Józef Glemp |
| Born | December 18, 1929 Inowrocław, Poland |
| Died | January 23, 2013 (aged 83) Warsaw, Poland |
| Buried | St. John's Archcathedral, Warsaw |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | Caritati in iustitia |
| Signature | .jpg) |
| Coat of arms |  |
Early life and education
changeJózef Glemp was born in Inowrocław, Poland. He studied at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and was ordained a priest on 25 May 1956 by Stefan Wyszyński.[1][2][3]
Ecclesiastical career
changeGlemp was consecrated a bishop on 21 April 1979 by Cardinal Wyszyński. In 1981, he was appointed the Archbishop of Warsaw and the Primate of Poland, succeeding Stefan Wyszyński. He was made a cardinal by Pope John Paul II on 2 February 1983.[1][2][3]
Cardinalate
changeAs a cardinal, Glemp played a significant role in the Polish church during the latter years of the People's Republic of Poland. He was involved in the church's interactions with the Communist government and later with the transition to democracy. He also held the title of Archbishop of Gniezno until 1992, when the archdioceses of Warsaw and Gniezno were separated.[1][2][3]
Legacy
changeCardinal Glemp was known for his cautious and pragmatic approach during a period of significant political change in Poland. His leadership helped maintain the church's influence in Polish society. He passed away on 23 January 2013 in Warsaw and is buried in St. John's Archcathedral, Warsaw.[1][2][3]