Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi (Aguleri in Anambra State, Nigeria, September, 1903 – Leicester, England, January 24, 1964) was ordained a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Onitsha, Nigeria, on December 19, 1937.^[1] He was later a Cistercian Monk at Mount Saint Bernard Monastery in England.^[2] He was beatified by Pope John Paul II on March 22, 1998, who said "Blessed Cyprian Michael Tansi is a prime example of the fruits of holiness which have grown and matured in the Church in Nigeria since the Gospel was first preached in this land. He received the gift of faith through the efforts of the missionaries, and taking the Christian way of life as his own he made it truly African and Nigerian." ^[3] Anambra is a state in east-central Nigeria. ... 1903 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Leicester city centre, looking towards clock tower Leicester (pronounced ) is the largest city in the English East Midlands. ... January 24 is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... Onitsha (pop 7 million 2005 est. ... The Order of Cistercians (OCist) (Latin Cistercenses), otherwise Gimey or White Monks (from the colour of the habit, over which is worn a black scapular or apron) are a Catholic order of monks. ... Mount St. ... Pope John Paul II (Latin: ), born Karol Józef WojtyÅ‚a [1] (May 18, 1920 – April 2, 2005) reigned as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from October 16, 1978 until his death, more than 26 years, making his the second-longest pontificate in modern times after Pius IXs...

External Links

• Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi of Nigeria
• Publications on Blessed Iwene Tansi

References

1. ^ Rite of Beatification
2. ^ God's Invisible Hand: The Life and Work of Francis Cardinal Arinze, an Interview with Gerard O'Connell, p, 111 (Ignatius Press, 2006) ISBN 978-1-58617-135-3
3. ^ Homily at the Mass for the Beatification of Father Cyprian Tansi, Pope John Paul II

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