Dominican priest and cardinal (1904–1995)
1904 — 1995
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Profession
Dominican priest and cardinal (1904–1995)
Born
April 13, 1904
Died
1995 (age ~91)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, Catholic priest, friar
1904
Born in Sedan (1904-04-13)
1964
AwardBroquette-Gonin prize
1982
AwardMontyon Prize
1994
Positioncardinal-deacon (1994–1995)
1995
Died in Paris
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Yves Marie-Joseph Congar was a French Dominican friar, priest, and theologian. He is perhaps best known for his influence at the Second Vatican Council and for reviving theological interest in the Holy Spirit for the life of individuals and of the church. He was created a cardinal of the Catholic Church in 1994.
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Yves Marie-Joseph Congar was a French Dominican friar, priest, and theologian. He is perhaps best known for his influence at the Second Vatican Council and for reviving theological interest in the Holy Spirit for the life of individuals and of the church. He was created a cardinal of the Catholic Ch
The name Yves means "A male given name from French". It is of French origin.
Yves Congar was born on April 13, 1904.
Yves Congar died in 1995, at approximately 91 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French
The name Yves is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French". It is traditionally a male name.
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Yves — April 13, 1904
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
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Your words reached me when nothing else could.
— a believer
Your teachings echo through centuries. Still guiding.
— a scholar
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