Celso Benigno Luigi Costantini 剛恆毅 | |
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| Apostolic Chancery | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Appointed | 22 May 1954 |
| Term ended | 17 October 1958 |
| Predecessor | Tommaso Pio Boggiani |
| Successor | Santiago Luis Copello |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of San Lorenzo in Damaso (1958) |
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| Orders | |
| Ordination | 26 December 1899 by Francesco Isola |
| Consecration | 24 August 1921 by Pietro La Fontaine |
| Created cardinal | 12 January 1953 by Pope Pius XII |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
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| Born | Celso Benigno Luigi Costantini 3 April 1876 |
| Died | 17 October 1958 (aged 82) Rome, Italy |
| Motto | In hoc signo ("Under this sign") |
| Coat of arms |  |
| Sainthood | |
| Title as Saint | Servant of God |
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Celso Benigno Luigi Costantini (Chinese: 剛恆毅, 3 April 1876 – 17 October 1958) was an Italian Roman Catholic cardinal and the founder of the Disciples of the Lord who served as the head of the Apostolic Chancery from 1954 until his death.[1]
He was elevated to the Cardinalship in 12 January 1953. He is best known for his work in China.[2] Costantini dedicated himself to improving the work of missionaries and believed that evangelization in China belonged to the Chinese people. His time there heralded countless successes and he was careful never to involve himself in the complex politics between the Church and the State.[2][3]
His cause for sainthood commenced on 24 June 2016 under Pope Francis and he has been titled as a Servant of God.
- ^ Salvador Miranda. "Consistory of January 12, 1953 (II)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Archived from the original on 13 April 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2017.[self-published source]
- ^ a b "Servant of God Celso Costantini". Santi e Beati. Retrieved 28 October 2017.[self-published source]
- ^ "Celso Benigno Luigi Costantini". Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Christianity. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2017.