Anton Martin Slomšek

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Anton Martin Slomšek (26 November 1800 - 24 September 1862) was a Slovenian bishop, author, poet, and advocate of Slovene culture.

Slomšek was born in Ponikva near Celje in Lower Styria. He studied theology and philosophy before being ordained in 1824 at the seminary of Klagenfurt. From 1829-38 Slomšek directed the seminary of Klagenfurt. In the latter year he became the priest of Saldenhofen an der Drau. In 1844 Slomšek moved to Sankt Andrä and headed the school of the Diocese of Lavant. He became the priest of Celje in 1846, and in the same year was elevated to the Prince-Bishopric of Lavant, which moved to Maribor in 1859.

In 1996 Slomšek was described as a "Venerable Servant of God" by Pope John Paul II. On 19 September 1999, John Paul II beatified the Slovenian in Maribor, instead of the traditional site of Rome.

External links

• [Catholic Hierarchy]
• [Relief of Slomšek]

 

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