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This book celebrates the 60th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood of Cardinal Danneels. It brings together 60 paintings by world-renowned artist Kim En Joong and 60 cardinal aphorisms with an introduction by Nicolas Jean Sed. The 60 aphorisms of the Cardinal are translated into 6 other languages. A beauty book to hold, relay and pray with or simply admire the work of art.
Godfried Danneels, born June 4, 1933, has a degree in philosophy from the Catholic University of Louvain and a doctorate in theology from the Gregorian University of Rome.
He was ordained a priest on August 17, 1957 for the diocese of Bruges. Bishop Named Bishop of Antwerp on November 4, 1977, he is consecrated on December 18.
Two years later, on December 19, 1979, he became archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels and primate of Belgium.
On 18 January 2010, having passed the age limit, his resignation was accepted by Benedict XVI Cardinal He was created cardinal at the consistory of 2 February 1983 with the title of Cardinal-Priest of St. Anastasia (S. Anastasia). He participated in the conclave of 2005 and that of 2013 which elect Popes Benedict XVI and Francis respectively.
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