Bolesław Pylak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids His Excellecy Bolesław Pylak |
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| Archbishop emeritus of Lublin | |
Archbishop Pylak
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Archdiocese of Lublin |
| In Office | 1975–1997 |
| Predecessor | Piotr Kałwa |
| Successor | Józef Mirosław Życiński |
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| Ordination | 29 June 1948 |
| Consecration | 29 May 1966 by Piotr Kałwa |
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| Born | 20 August 1921 Łopiennik Górny, Poland |
| Died | 6 June 2019 (aged 97) Lublin, Poland |
Bolesław Pylak was an important Polish church leader. He was born on August 20, 1921, in a place called Łopiennik Górny, Poland. He passed away on June 6, 2019. When he died, he was the oldest living Roman Catholic bishop in Poland.
His Life in the Church
Bolesław Pylak dedicated his life to the Roman Catholic Church. He began his journey by becoming a priest.
Becoming a Priest
He was ordained as a priest on June 29, 1948. This special ceremony took place for the Archdiocese of Lublin. Being ordained means he was officially ready to serve the church.
Serving as Archbishop
Later, Bolesław Pylak was chosen for a very important role. On June 27, 1975, he became the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lublin. An archbishop is a senior bishop who leads a large area of churches. He worked in this role for many years.
He served as archbishop until his retirement. He retired on June 14, 1997. After his retirement, he continued to be an important figure in the church.
