Bolesław Kominek


Bolesław Kominek
Cardinal, Archbishop of Wrocław
The cardinal in the Saint Peter and Paul parish on 20 May 1973.
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
Appointed28 June 1972
Term ended10 March 1974
PredecessorAdolf Bertram
SuccessorHenryk Roman Gulbinowicz
Other post(s)
Previous post(s)
  • Apostolic Administrator of Upper Silesia (1945-51)
  • Titular Bishop of Sophene (1951-53)
  • Titular Bishop of Vaga (1956-62)
  • Titular Archbishop of Euchaitae (1962-72)
Orders
Ordination11 September 1927
by Arkadiusz Lisiecki
Consecration10 October 1954
by Franciszek Barda
Created cardinal5 March 1973
by Pope Paul VI
RankCardinal-priest
Personal details
Born
Bolesław Kominek

23 December 1903
Died10 March 1974(1974-03-10) (aged 70)
Wrocław, Poland
Alma mater
MottoVirtus verbum crucis Dei
Coat of arms
Styles of
Bolesław Kominek
Reference styleHis Eminence
Spoken styleYour Eminence
Informal styleCardinal
SeeWrocław

Bolesław Kominek (23 December 1903 – 10 March 1974) was a Polish cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Wrocław from 1972 until his death, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1973.