Vicente Casanova y Marzol facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vicente Casanova y Marzol |
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| Archbishop of Granada | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Granada |
| See | Granada |
| Appointed | 7 March 1921 |
| Reign ended | 23 October 1930 |
| Predecessor | José Meseguer y Costa |
| Successor | Agustín Parrado y García |
| Other posts | Cardinal-Priest of Santi Vitale, Valeria, Gervasio e Protasio (1925-30) |
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| Ordination | 1881 |
| Consecration | 25 March 1908 by Antonio Vico |
| Created Cardinal | 30 March 1925 |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
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| Birth name | Vicente Casanova y Marzol |
| Born | 16 April 1854 Borja, Kingdom of Spain |
| Died | 23 October 1930 (aged 76) Zaragoza, Spanish Kingdom |
| Buried | Granada Cathedral |
| Parents | Nicolás Casanova Miguel Clara Marzol Foncillas |
| Previous post | Bishop of Almería (1907-21) |
| Motto | Restaurare omnia in Christo ("To restore all things in Christ") |
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| Styles of Vicente Casanova y Marzol |
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| Reference style | His Eminence |
| Spoken style | Your Eminence |
| Informal style | Cardinal |
| See | Granada |
Vicente Casanova y Marzol (born April 16, 1854 – died October 23, 1930) was an important leader in the Roman Catholic Church from Spain. He became a Cardinal, which is a very high rank, in 1925. Before that, he was the Archbishop of Granada from 1921 until he passed away.
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Early Life and Education
Vicente Casanova y Marzol was born in a town called Borja, in Spain. He decided to study for the church from a young age. He attended special schools called seminaries in the cities of Zaragoza and Madrid. These schools train people to become priests.
In 1881, he was ordained as a priest. This meant he could perform religious duties. The next year, in 1882, he earned a special degree in theology from Valencia. This degree showed his deep knowledge of religious studies.
Becoming a Church Leader
After his studies, Vicente Casanova y Marzol worked as a pastor. A pastor is a priest who leads a local church community. He served in several towns, including Maluenda and Alfaro. For many years, he was a pastor at a church in Madrid. This church was called Nuestra Señora del Buen Consejo.
In 1907, Pope Pius X chose him to become the Bishop of Almería. A bishop is a senior leader in the church. He oversees many churches in a specific area. On March 25, 1908, he had his episcopal consecration. This is a special ceremony where a new bishop is officially welcomed. Archbishop Antonio Vico led the ceremony.
Archbishop and Cardinal
Vicente Casanova y Marzol continued to rise in the church. On March 7, 1921, he was named the Archbishop of Granada. An archbishop leads a very large and important church area called an archdiocese.
His highest honor came on March 30, 1925. Pope Pius XI made him a Cardinal Priest. This happened during a special meeting called a consistory. Cardinals are the Pope's closest advisors. They also help choose the next Pope. His cardinal title was for the church of Ss. Vitale, Valeria, Gervasio e Protasio in Rome.
Cardinal Casanova y Marzol was part of an important event in Spain. He was among the church leaders who blessed King Alfonso XIII. This was during a celebration of the King's twenty-fifth year on the throne.
Later Life and Legacy
Cardinal Casanova y Marzol passed away in Zaragoza on October 23, 1930. He was 76 years old. He died while attending a national meeting about religious education. He is buried in the main church of Granada, known as the metropolitan cathedral of Granada.
