Maximilian Joseph von Tarnóczy
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Maximilian Joseph von Tarnóczy (24 October 1806 - 4 April 1876) was an Austrian
Cardinal
and Archbishop
.
He was born in Schwaz
on 24 October 1806, the son of Franz Xaver von Tarnóczy (1756–1837) and his second wife, Catherine of Sprinzenberg (1776–1837). He studied in Innsbruck
and Salzburg
and in 1829 became a priest. In 1832 he received a doctorate in theology and worked as a teacher at the Salzburg Lyceum.
In 1850 he was appointed Archbishop of Salzburg
, a position he held until his death in 1876.
As Archbishop of Salzburg, Tarnóczy wielded huge power in Rome, so much so that when he arrived at the First Vatican Council
, Pope Pius IX
welcomed him with the words, "Ecco il mezzo papa, che puo far dei vescovi" ("See the demi-Pope, who can make Bishops"). The Archbishop of Salzburg had the power to ordain and consecrate the Bishop of Gurk
; a power Tarnóczy excersized when he consecrated Prince-Bishop
Valentin Wiery
in 1858.
Pope Pius IX
elevated Tarnóczy to the rank of Cardinal the consistory of 22 December 1873 and appointed him Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Aracoeli
.
He died on 4 April 1876 at age 69.
Austrians
Austrians are a nation and ethnic group, consisting of the population of the Republic of Austria and its historical predecessor states who share a common Austrian culture and Austrian descent....
Cardinal
Cardinal (Catholicism)
A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
and Archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
.
He was born in Schwaz
Schwaz
Schwaz is a city in Tyrol, Austria. It is the administrative center of the Schwaz district . Schwaz is located in the lower Inn valley, and has a population of about 13,000....
on 24 October 1806, the son of Franz Xaver von Tarnóczy (1756–1837) and his second wife, Catherine of Sprinzenberg (1776–1837). He studied in Innsbruck
Innsbruck
- Main sights :- Buildings :*Golden Roof*Kaiserliche Hofburg *Hofkirche with the cenotaph of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor*Altes Landhaus...
and Salzburg
Salzburg
-Population development:In 1935, the population significantly increased when Salzburg absorbed adjacent municipalities. After World War II, numerous refugees found a new home in the city. New residential space was created for American soldiers of the postwar Occupation, and could be used for...
and in 1829 became a priest. In 1832 he received a doctorate in theology and worked as a teacher at the Salzburg Lyceum.
In 1850 he was appointed Archbishop of Salzburg
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Salzburg
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Salzburg is an archdiocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in Austria. The archdiocese is one of two Austrian archdioceses, serving alongside the Archdiocese of Vienna....
, a position he held until his death in 1876.
As Archbishop of Salzburg, Tarnóczy wielded huge power in Rome, so much so that when he arrived at the First Vatican Council
First Vatican Council
The First Vatican Council was convoked by Pope Pius IX on 29 June 1868, after a period of planning and preparation that began on 6 December 1864. This twentieth ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church, held three centuries after the Council of Trent, opened on 8 December 1869 and adjourned...
, Pope Pius IX
Pope Pius IX
Blessed Pope Pius IX , born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, was the longest-reigning elected Pope in the history of the Catholic Church, serving from 16 June 1846 until his death, a period of nearly 32 years. During his pontificate, he convened the First Vatican Council in 1869, which decreed papal...
welcomed him with the words, "Ecco il mezzo papa, che puo far dei vescovi" ("See the demi-Pope, who can make Bishops"). The Archbishop of Salzburg had the power to ordain and consecrate the Bishop of Gurk
Bishop of Gurk
The Bishop of Gurk is the head of the Diocese of Gurk, which was established in 1072, as the first suffragan bishop of the Archdiocese of Salzburg...
; a power Tarnóczy excersized when he consecrated Prince-Bishop
Prince-Bishop
A Prince-Bishop is a bishop who is a territorial Prince of the Church on account of one or more secular principalities, usually pre-existent titles of nobility held concurrently with their inherent clerical office...
Valentin Wiery
Valentin Wiery
Valentin Wiery was an Austrian Catholic Cardinal.Wiery was born in St Marein in Wolfsberg, was educated locally and was ordained on 24 August 1835....
in 1858.
Pope Pius IX
Pope Pius IX
Blessed Pope Pius IX , born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, was the longest-reigning elected Pope in the history of the Catholic Church, serving from 16 June 1846 until his death, a period of nearly 32 years. During his pontificate, he convened the First Vatican Council in 1869, which decreed papal...
elevated Tarnóczy to the rank of Cardinal the consistory of 22 December 1873 and appointed him Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Aracoeli
Santa Maria in Aracoeli
The Basilica of St. Mary of the Altar of Heaven is a titular basilica in Rome, located on the highest summit of the Campidoglio. It is still the designated Church of the city council of Rome, which uses the ancient title of Senatus Populusque Romanus...
.
He died on 4 April 1876 at age 69.