Léon Arthur Elchinger

Léon-Arthur Elchinger (2 July 1908, in Soufflenheim – 30 June 1998, in Strasbourg) was the Bishop of Strasbourg from 1967 to 1984.

Diploma Ph.D. in theology and in scholasticism philosophia Bachelor of Arts

Career in the Order 1931: Ordained Catholic priest in April, then nominated professor and director at the theological seminary in Strasbourg 1938: Military chaplain in Strasbourg 1941: Nominated Senior of the theological seminary of Strasbourg; withdrawn back to Clermont-Ferrand during World War II 1945: Nominated Diocesan director of the catholic pedagogy of Strasbourg 1947: Nominated Canon of the Strasbourg Cathedral 1958: Nominated ancillary Bishop and coadjutor Mgr Weber 1962–1965: Participated in the Second Vatican Council; made a notable intercession on behalf of the rehabilitation of Galileo Galilei 1967: Nominated Bishop of Strasbourg 1984: Resigned as Bishop of Strasbourg, being replaced by Msgr. Charles-Amarin Brand 1984–1998: Very active during his retirement, he wrote several books and appeared often in the news media. He died two days before his 90th birthday.