He was born in 1927 in Mpangala, Vindza. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1958 and was consecrated as a bishop in 1970. He was elevated to the cardinalate by Pope Paul VI in 1973. He was murdered in 1977.
His cause of canonization has commenced – he now has the title of Servant of God with the initiation of the cause in 1995 under Pope John Paul II.
During this time in France, he obtained a licentiate in sociology and in Catholic theology.[1]
Church careeredit
He was ordained to the priesthood in 1958 and was later consecrated a bishop on 17 May 1960 by Cardinal Sergio Pignedoli. Biayenda was known for radical social views throughout his pastoral ministry. This was a contributing factor to his abduction and murder.[1]
His view points on humanitarian issues were quite critical of his nation's government. This strained relations between the church and state. He spoke out against state injustices and on persecution. He also participated in the Synod of Bishops in 1971 and sent a pastoral letter in Congo on the theme of development and the role of Catholics in the nation.[1]
Pope Paul VI created him the Cardinal-Priest of San Marco Agro in Lauretino in the consistory of 5 March 1973. His elevation made him the first cardinal from Congo.
Murderedit
He was abducted from his residence next to the Sacred Heart Cathedral of Brazzaville in the afternoon of 22 March 1977 and was killed on the night of 23 March 1977 by a group of soldiers. The real cause for this is still undetermined.[2][3]
The diocesan process for the late cardinal's beatification spanned from 21 October 1996 and was finished on 14 June 2003. A historical commission was assigned to the cause and completed its work in 2014.[3] The Congregation later validated the diocesan process on 29 May 2015. The next step would be for him to be declared Venerable with the recognition of his heroic virtues.[4][5]
Referencesedit
^ abc. DACB.org. 2014. Archived from the original on 29 June 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
^Gislain Wilfrid Boumba, "36ème anniversaire de la mort du cardinal Emile Biayenda : Le prélat vénéré à travers une neuvaine nationale", La Semaine Africaine, 22 March 2013 (in French).
^ ab"archdiocese of Brazzaville commemorates Cardinal Emile Biayenda abducted and murdered 27 years ago". Agenzia Fides. 24 March 2004. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
Émile, biayenda, 1927, march, 1977, archbishop, brazzaville, congo, from, 1971, 1977, also, cardinal, catholic, church, servant, godarchbishop, brazzavillechurchcatholic, churcharchdiocesebrazzavillemetropolisbrazzavilleseebrazzavillein, office14, june, 1971, . Emile Biayenda 1927 23 March 1977 was the Archbishop of Brazzaville in Congo from 1971 to 1977 and was also a cardinal of the Catholic Church Servant of GodEmile BiayendaArchbishop of BrazzavilleChurchCatholic ChurchArchdioceseBrazzavilleMetropolisBrazzavilleSeeBrazzavilleIn office14 June 1971 23 March 1977PredecessorTheophile MbembaSuccessorBarthelemy BatantuOther post s Cardinal Priest of San Marco in Agro Laurentino 1973 1977 President of the Congo Episcopal Conference 1971 1977 OrdersOrdination26 October 1958by Michel Jules Joseph Marie BernardConsecration17 May 1970by Sergio PignedoliCreated cardinal5 March 1973by Pope Paul VIRankCardinal PriestPersonal detailsBornEmile Biayenda1927Mfinkabitungu Malela Bombe Kindamba Democratic Republic of CongoDied23 March 1977 aged 50 Brazzaville Democratic Republic of CongoPrevious post s Chaplain of the Legion of Mary 1962 1965 Titular Archbishop of Garba 1970 1971 Codajutor Archbishop of Brazzaville 1970 1971 MottoIn verbo Tuo laxabo rete At Your word I will let down the net Coat of armsOrdination history of Emile BiayendaHistoryPriestly ordinationOrdained byMichel Jules Joseph Marie BernardDate26 October 1958Episcopal consecrationConsecrated bySergio PignedoliDate17 May 1970CardinalateElevated byPope Paul VIDate5 March 1973Episcopal successionBishops consecrated by Emile Biayenda as principal consecratorGodefroy Emile Mpwati7 December 1975Styles of Emile BiayendaReference styleHis EminenceSpoken styleYour EminenceInformal styleCardinalSeeBrazzavilleHe was born in 1927 in Mpangala Vindza He was ordained to the priesthood in 1958 and was consecrated as a bishop in 1970 He was elevated to the cardinalate by Pope Paul VI in 1973 He was murdered in 1977 His cause of canonization has commenced he now has the title of Servant of God with the initiation of the cause in 1995 under Pope John Paul II Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Birth 1 2 Education 1 3 Church career 1 4 Murder 1 5 Beatification cause 2 References 3 External linksBiography editBirth edit Emile Biayenda was born in 1927 in Mpangala Vindza Education edit Biayenda attended several institutions for education for his childhood studies and his studies for the priesthood Catholic Mission School at Kindamba 1937 1942 Catholic Mission School at Bjoundi 1942 1944 Minor Seminary of St Paul at Mbamou 1944 1950 Major Seminary of Brazzaville 1950 1959 University of Lyon in France 1966 1969 During this time in France he obtained a licentiate in sociology and in Catholic theology 1 Church career edit He was ordained to the priesthood in 1958 and was later consecrated a bishop on 17 May 1960 by Cardinal Sergio Pignedoli Biayenda was known for radical social views throughout his pastoral ministry This was a contributing factor to his abduction and murder 1 His view points on humanitarian issues were quite critical of his nation s government This strained relations between the church and state He spoke out against state injustices and on persecution He also participated in the Synod of Bishops in 1971 and sent a pastoral letter in Congo on the theme of development and the role of Catholics in the nation 1 Pope Paul VI created him the Cardinal Priest of San Marco Agro in Lauretino in the consistory of 5 March 1973 His elevation made him the first cardinal from Congo Murder edit He was abducted from his residence next to the Sacred Heart Cathedral of Brazzaville in the afternoon of 22 March 1977 and was killed on the night of 23 March 1977 by a group of soldiers The real cause for this is still undetermined 2 3 Beatification cause edit A cause for canonization was opened at the behest of Pope John Paul II via the Congregation for the Causes of Saints on 20 March 1995 He was granted the posthumous title of Servant of God as a result of the opening The diocesan process for the late cardinal s beatification spanned from 21 October 1996 and was finished on 14 June 2003 A historical commission was assigned to the cause and completed its work in 2014 3 The Congregation later validated the diocesan process on 29 May 2015 The next step would be for him to be declared Venerable with the recognition of his heroic virtues 4 5 References edit a b c Biayenda Emile Congo Roman Catholic DACB org 2014 Archived from the original on 29 June 2017 Retrieved 10 November 2014 Gislain Wilfrid Boumba 36eme anniversaire de la mort du cardinal Emile Biayenda Le prelat venere a travers une neuvaine nationale La Semaine Africaine 22 March 2013 in French a b archdiocese of Brazzaville commemorates Cardinal Emile Biayenda abducted and murdered 27 years ago Agenzia Fides 24 March 2004 Retrieved 10 November 2014 Home biayenda lautre net Biayenda Emile Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church 2014 Retrieved 10 November 2014 permanent dead link External links editCatholic Hierarchy self published Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church permanent dead link Portals nbsp Biography nbsp Catholicism nbsp Republic of the Congo Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w 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