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Marián Andrej Pacák

b. 1973

Canadian Slovak Greek Catholic hierarch

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Born 1973. Marián Andrej Pacák is a Slovak greek-Catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.

Bishop Marián Andrej Pacák, C.Ss.R. (born 24 April 1973) is a Canadian Slovak Greek Catholic hierarch, who serves as aposotolic visitator in North America of the Slovakia byzantine catholic church, he also served as the third Eparchial Bishop of the Slovak Catholic Eparchy of Saints Cyril and Methodius of Toronto from 5 July 2018 until his resignation on 20 October 2020.

Life Pacák was born in a Greek-Catholic family in the Prešov Region of the Eastern Slovakia. After his graduation from high-school, he joined the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer on 16 August 1991. he was ordained a priest on 16 August 1997.

After ordination Pacák served as a parish priest in Stará Ľubovňa (1998–2001, 2008–2015) and in Michalovce (2004–2008). During 2001–2004 he interrupted his pastoral work to study at the Alphonsian Academy in Rome where he earned a licentiate in moral theology. From 2015 to 2018 he served at the parish in Vranov nad Topľou.

On 5 July 2018, Pacák was appointed the Eparchial Bishop of the Slovak Catholic Eparchy of Saints Cyril and Methodius of Toronto by Pope Francis. His episcopal consecration took place in the Basilica of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Michalovce, Slovakia, on 2 September 2018, and he was installed in Toronto on 15 September.

Pope Francis accepted Pacák's resignation on 20 October 2020. Bishop emeritus returned to Slovakia and is residing in the Redemptorist community in Stará Ľubovňa.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Greek-Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Education
Alphonsian Academy
Positions held
Diocesan bishop, Apostolic visitor

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Marián Andrej Pacák?

Canadian Slovak Greek Catholic hierarch

When was Marián Andrej Pacák born?

Marián Andrej Pacák was born on 24 April 1973 in Levoča.

What is Marián Andrej Pacák's occupation?

Marián Andrej Pacák is a greek-Catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.

What nationality is Marián Andrej Pacák?

Marián Andrej Pacák is Slovak.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marián Andrej Pacák

· Wikidata: Q55386638

· DBpedia: Marián Andrej Pacák

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