Alexandre José Maria dos Santos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alexandre José Maria dos Santos |
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| Archbishop Emeritus of Maputo | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Maputo |
| See | Maputo |
| Appointed | 18 September 1976 |
| Predecessor | Custódio Alvim Pereira |
| Successor | Francisco Chimoio |
| Other posts | Cardinal-Priest of San Frumenzio ai Prati Fiscali (1988–2021) |
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| Ordination | 25 June 1953 |
| Consecration | 9 March 1975 by Agnelo Rossi |
| Created Cardinal | 28 June 1988 |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
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| Birth name | Alexandre José Maria dos Santos |
| Born | 18 March 1924 Zavala, Mozambique |
| Died | 29 September 2021 (aged 97) Maputo, Mozambique |
| Previous post | Archbishop of Laurençco Marques (1974–76) |
| Motto | Servir e não ser servido ("To serve, not to be served") |
| Coat of arms |  |
Alexandre José Maria dos Santos (born March 18, 1924 – died September 29, 2021) was an important religious leader from Mozambique. He was a Cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. He was also the very first person from Mozambique to become a Cardinal!
A Life of Service
Alexandre José Maria dos Santos was born in Zavala, Mozambique. This was on March 18, 1924.
He studied in places like Nyasaland (now Malawi) and Lisbon, Portugal. In 1953, he became a Roman Catholic priest. He was the first Black Mozambican to achieve this important role.
Later, in 1973, he made history again. He became the first African person to lead a seminary in Mozambique. A seminary is a special school where people study to become priests.
From 1975 to 2003, he served as the Archbishop of Maputo. An Archbishop is a very high-ranking bishop who leads a large area called an archdiocese.
On June 26, 1988, he was chosen to be a Cardinal by Pope John Paul II. This was a huge honor. He was given a special church in Rome, Italy, called San Frumenzio ai Prati Fiscali.
Cardinal dos Santos played a key part in helping to bring peace to Mozambique. He worked to end the Mozambican Civil War. His efforts helped people come together and stop fighting.
He lived a long life, passing away on September 29, 2021, in Maputo, Mozambique.
Images for kids
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The coat of arms of Cardinal dos Santos.
See Also
In Spanish: Alexandre José Maria dos Santos para niños
