Franz Jáchym
Austrian Roman Catholic archbishop
Born
September 3rd, 1910
115 years ago
Died
1984
41 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Austria
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Born in 1910, served as a Roman Catholic archbishop in Austria. Contributed to the church's activities both locally and internationally. Played a significant role in church administration and pastoral care during his tenure, guiding the faithful and providing spiritual leadership. Engaged in various ecumenical dialogues and fostered relations within the Catholic community. Actively participated in church governance and was involved in major ecclesiastical decisions.
Served as archbishop of Vienna
Participated in Vatican II
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