About Marian Przykucki
Marian Przykucki, 85, Polish Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archbishop of Szczecin-Kamień (1992–1999).
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Marian Przykucki served for decades as a prominent Polish Roman Catholic leader.
Marian Przykucki
1992 – 2009
60 Seconds: Marian Przykucki's Life Story
A biographical summary of the life and church career of the Polish Metropolitan Archbishop Marian Przykucki.
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Marian Przykucki served for decades as a prominent Polish Roman Catholic leader. Born in 1924, he began his religious journey by becoming an ordained priest in Poznań in 1950. His administrative career advanced significantly when he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Poznań in 1973. Later, as Bishop of the Diocese of Chełmno, he became well known for his commitment to using the Kashubian language in religious liturgy. In 1992, he reached a high point in his service when he was appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Szczecin-Kamień. He held this position until his retirement in 1999, concluding a long and dedicated career. Archbishop Przykucki passed away on October 16, 2009, at the age of 85.
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|Archbishop Marian Przykucki (27 January 1924 – 16 October 2009) was the Polish Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archbishop of Szczecin-Kamień from 1992 until 1 May 1999.
Background
Born in Skoki in 1924, Marian Przykucki was ordained a parish priest on 19 February 1950, aged 26, in Poznań, Poland.
On 12 December 1973, aged 49, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Poznań. On 3 February 1974 he was ordained Titular Bishop of Glenndálocha. On 15 June 1981 he was appointed Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Chełmno (Culm) in which Kashubians live. He took care of the usage of Kashubian language in liturgy.
On 25 March 1992, aged 68, he was appointed Archbishop of Szczecin-Kamień, Poland. He retired on 1 May 1999.
Death
Archbishop Emeritus Przykucki died on 16 October 2009, aged 85.
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