Józef Życiński
Polish archbishop and philosopher
Born
September 1st, 1948
76 years ago
Died
2011
14 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Poland
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An influential Polish archbishop and philosopher, served as the Archbishop of Lublin from 1997 until 2010. Engaged in theological discourse and was active in social and religious issues. Contributed significantly to discussions surrounding ethics, culture, and religion. Played a key role in fostering dialogue within the Church and between different faiths. Participated in various international conferences on philosophy and religion, promoting understanding and cooperation.
Served as Archbishop of Lublin
Wrote extensively on philosophy and ethics
Engaged in interfaith dialogue
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