Marek Solczyński Explained

Type:archibishop
Marek Solczyński
Appointed:2 February 2022
Predecessor:Paul Fitzpatrick Russell
Other Post:Titular Archbishop of Caesarea in Mauretania
Ordination:28 May 1987
Ordained By:cardinal Józef Glemp
Consecration:6 January 2012
Consecrated By:Pope Benedict XVI, Tarcisio Bertone and William Levada
Birth Name:Marek Solczyński
Birth Date:7 April 1961
Birth Place:Stawiszyn, Poland
Nationality:Polish
Religion:Roman Catholic
Occupation:Nuncio
Coat Of Arms:Escudo de Marek Solczyński.svg
Motto:Ecce Agnus Dei
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Marek Solczyński is a Polish prelate of the Catholic Church who joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See in 1993 and served as an Apostolic Nuncio since 2011. He has been Nuncio to Turkey and Azerbaijan since February 2022.

Biography

After studying Theology and Philosophy, Marek Solczyński was ordained a priest on 28 May 1987 by Cardinal Józef Glemp. He then worked as a chaplain in Józefów.

From 1990 to 1992 he completed postgraduate studies at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy and earned a doctorate in canon law.

Diplomatic career

On 1 April 1993, he entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See. His early postings included Russia, the United Nations in New York City, the United States, Turkey, the Czech Republic and Spain.

Pope Benedict XVI appointed him on 26 November 2011 Titular Archbishop of Caesarea in Mauretania and Apostolic Nuncio to Georgia[1] On 15 December he was named Nuncio to Armenia as well.[2] He received his episcopal consecration from Pope Benedict on the 6 January 2012.[3] On 14 April 2012 he was given the responsibilities of the Apostolic Nuncio to Azerbaijan.[4]

On 25 April 2017, Pope Francis appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania.[5]

On 2 February 2022 Pope Francis appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Turkey and, on 14 February 2022, to Azerbaijan also.[6] On 8 September 2022 Pope Francis appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Turkmenistan as well.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Rinunce e Nomine, 26.11.2011 . . 26 November 2011 . it. 6 June 2019 .
  2. it . 6 June 2019 . Rinunce e Nomine, 15.12.2011. Holy See Press Office . 15 December 2011.
  3. Charles N.. Branson Jr.. Les Ordinations Episcopales en 2012 . Revue des Ordinations Épiscopales. 4. 2013 . fr. 1077-4459. 22.
  4. it . 17 January 2020 . Rinunce e Nomine, 14.04.2012. Holy See Press Office . 14 April 2012.
  5. Rinunce e Nomine, 25.04.2017. Holy See Press Office . 25 April 2017. 6 June 2019 . it.
  6. Rinunce e Nomine, 14.02.2022. Holy See Press Office . 14 February 2022. 17 February 2022 . it.
  7. News: Resignations and Appointments, 08.09.2022 . September 8, 2022.