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Hermann Cardinal Volk

Deceased

Bishop Emeritus of Mainz

Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Fabiano e Venanzio a Villa Fiorelli


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
27 Dec 1903BornSteinheim
2 Apr 192723.3Ordained PriestPriest of Mainz, Germany
3 Mar 196258.2AppointedBishop of Mainz, Germany
25 Mar 196258.2ConfirmedBishop of Mainz, Germany
5 Jun 196258.4Ordained BishopBishop of Mainz, Germany
5 Mar 197369.2Elevated to Cardinal
5 Mar 197369.2AppointedCardinal-Priest of Ss. Fabiano e Venanzio a Villa Fiorelli
27 Dec 198279.0RetiredBishop of Mainz, Germany
1 Jul 198884.5DiedBishop Emeritus of Mainz, Germany

  • a priest for 61.2 years
  • a bishop for 26.1 years
  • a cardinal for 15.3 years
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