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Emile Biayenda was born in Mpangala, Uganda, in 1927.<\/p>\n

He was ordained a priest in 1958 in Brazzaville and immediately appointed parish priest. He was imprisoned for a few months because of his participation in the Legion of Mary. He became titular bishop of Garba in 1970 and in 1971 was appointed archbishop of Brazzaville, a position he held until his death. Pope Paul VI created him Cardinal Priest of San Marco in Agro Laurentino in the consistory of 5th<\/sup> of March 1973.<\/p>\n

He died assassinated on the night between 22nd<\/sup> and 23rd<\/sup> of March 1977 at the age of 50.<\/p>\n

The Diocesan Inquiry on his “life, martyrdom and fame for martyrdom” closed on June 14, 2003. On 29th<\/sup> of May 2015 the decree of validity was granted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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