Ján Chryzostom Korec
Slovak cardinal in the Catholic Church
Born
January 22nd, 1924
101 years ago
Died
October 24th, 2015
9 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Slovakia
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Ordained as a priest in 1949, served in various capacities within the Catholic Church in Slovakia. During the communist regime, faced persecution for religious beliefs and was imprisoned for his faith. Appointed bishop of Nitra in 1965, became a cardinal in 1991. Actively participated in the work of the Slovak Episcopal Conference, contributing to church leadership and addressing the challenges faced by the Church in a post-communist society. Advocated for religious freedom and supported the restoration of the church’s role in Slovak society after the fall of communism.
Served as bishop of Nitra from 1965
Appointed cardinal in 1991
Advocated for religious freedom in Slovakia
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