Émile Marcus
French Roman Catholic archbishop (born 1930)
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Émile Marcus P.S.S. (born 29 June 1930) is a French Roman Catholic prelate, who served as Archbishop of Toulouse from 1996 until his retirement in 2006. He previously served as Auxiliary Bishop of Paris and as Bishop of Nantes.[1]
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The Most Reverend Émile Marcus P.S.S. | |
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| Archbishop Emeritus of Toulouse | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Toulouse |
| Appointed | 3 December 1996 |
| Term ended | 11 July 2006 |
| Predecessor | André Collini |
| Successor | Robert Le Gall |
| Previous posts | Auxiliary Bishop of Paris (1977–1982), Bishop of Nantes (1982–1996) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 29 June 1957 |
| Consecration | 13 May 1977 by François Marty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 June 1930 Neuilly-Plaisance, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | Prior dilexit nos |
| Coat of arms | |
Early life and education
Marcus was born on 29 June 1930 in Neuilly-Plaisance, France.[1] He studied at Saint-Sulpice Seminary in Issy-les-Moulineaux and later completed theological studies at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome, earning a doctorate in theology.[2]
He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Paris on 29 June 1957.[1] In 1958 he joined the Society of Priests of Saint Sulpice.[2]
Episcopal ministry
On 16 February 1977, Pope Paul VI appointed Marcus Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Paris and Titular Bishop of Tres Tabernae.[1] His appointment was reported in Le Monde shortly thereafter.[3] He was consecrated bishop on 13 May 1977 by Cardinal Gabriel Auguste François Marty.[1]
Marcus was appointed Bishop of Nantes on 15 April 1982.[1]
On 7 May 1996 he was named Coadjutor Archbishop of Toulouse and succeeded as Archbishop on 3 December 1996.[1] He served until 11 July 2006, when his resignation was accepted by Pope Benedict XVI.[4]
During his episcopate he was active within the Bishops' Conference of France.[2]
Later life
Following his retirement, Marcus has continued to participate in ecclesial and pastoral activities. In 2014 he presided at the dedication of a new altar in Bréhand, as reported by Le Télégramme.[5]