Ignacy Tokarczuk

Polish Archbishop and religious leader

Ignacy Tokarczuk - Polish Archbishop and religious leader
Born

February 1st, 1918
107 years ago

Died

2012
13 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Poland

Links & References

Served as the Archbishop of Wrocław from 1976 until retirement in 1990. Played a significant role in the Catholic Church in Poland during a time of political change. Advocated for human rights and religious freedoms in the nation. Participated in the ecumenical dialogue between different Christian denominations.

Served as Archbishop of Wrocław

Participated in ecumenical dialogues

Advocated for human rights in Poland

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