Marcel Lefebvre
French traditionalist Catholic archbishop
1905 — 1991
Quick Facts
Profession
French traditionalist Catholic archbishop
Born
November 29, 1905
Died
1991 (age ~86)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
Catholic bishop, Catholic priest, Catholic deacon
FranceBorn in TourcoingDied in Martigny
1905
Born in Tourcoing (1905-11-29)
1947
Positiontitular bishop (1947–1948)
1947
Positionvicar apostolic (1947–1955)
1948
Positionapostolic administrator (1948–1955)
1948
Positiontitular archbishop (1948–1955)
1955
PositionRoman Catholic Archbishop of Dakar (1955–1962)
About
Marcel François Marie Joseph Lefebvre was a French Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Dakar from 1955 to 1962. He was a major influence in modern traditionalist Catholicism, founding in 1970 the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) to train traditionalist seminarians. In 1988, Pope John Paul II declared that Lefebvre had been automatically excommunicated for consecrating four bishops that year without permission and despite the pope's express prohibition.
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Who is Marcel Lefebvre?+
Marcel François Marie Joseph Lefebvre was a French Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Dakar from 1955 to 1962. He was a major influence in modern traditionalist Catholicism, founding in 1970 the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) to train traditionalist seminarians. In 1988, Pope John Paul II
What does the name Marcel mean?+
The name Marcel means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is of German origin.
When was Marcel Lefebvre born?+
Marcel Lefebvre was born on November 29, 1905.
When did Marcel Lefebvre die?+
Marcel Lefebvre died in 1991, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.
The name Marcel is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Marcel — November 29, 1905
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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