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Franciszek Zglenicki

1767 – 1841

Polish Catholic bishop

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Lived 1767 – 1841 (aged 73–74). Franciszek Zglenicki was a catholic priest, catholic deacon, university teacher and catholic bishop.

Franciszek Ksawery Zglenicki (1767 – 27 January 1841) was a Polish Catholic bishop who served as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Kraków, and archdeacon of the cathedral chapter in Kraków.

He joined the General Confederation of the Kingdom of Poland in 1812. On 12 December 1824 he was consecrated a bishop by Jan Paweł Woronicz. He then became the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Kraków, in Woronicz's absence.

He became an auxiliary bishop to Karol Skórkowski, the Bishop of Kraków, and on 18 January 1836 began managing the diocese after the bishop left.

On 14 August 1836 he was consecrated in the church in Proszowice. He served as a priest in the Church of St. Sczcepan in Kraków.

He recognized the relics of Saint Bronislava, and presided over he rbeatification ceremonies, which took place on 3 September 1840.

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Important facts

Born
1767, Kraków
Birth century
Positions held
Titular bishop, Auxiliary bishop
Also known as
Franciszek Ksawery Zglenicki

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Franciszek Zglenicki?

Polish Catholic bishop

When was Franciszek Zglenicki born?

Franciszek Zglenicki was born in 1767 in Kraków.

When did Franciszek Zglenicki die?

Franciszek Zglenicki died on 27 January 1841 in Kraków.

What was Franciszek Zglenicki's occupation?

Franciszek Zglenicki was a catholic priest, catholic deacon, university teacher and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Franciszek Zglenicki

· Wikidata: Q9263107

· DBpedia: Franciszek Zglenicki

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