Theodorus Afinius
His Eminence Theodorus Afinius | |
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| Cardinal Patriarch of Alba Archbishop of Castellum | |
| File:Theodorus Afinius.jpg | |
| Church | Fabrian Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Castellum |
| See | Alba |
| Appointed | 23 January 2017 |
| Predecessor | Faustus Otovos |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 29 July 1991 by Flavius Hostillius |
| Consecration | 4 August 2015 by Julius IV |
| Created cardinal | 23 January 2017 by Julius IV |
| Rank | Cardinal-Archbishop |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Lucius Afinius Paterculus Theodorus |
| Born | 22 March 1967 Augusta Naonis, Latium |
| Nationality | Latin |
| Denomination | Fabrian Catholic |
| Previous post | Auxiliary Bishop of Castellum, Bishop of Samnia (2015–2017) Senior Secretary for Judicious Affairs (2016-2017) |
| Alma mater | Accademia degli Apostoli |
| Motto | Curabuntur omnes (All will be healed) |
Theodorus Afinius (Lucius Afinius Paterculus Theodorus; b. 22 March 1967) is a Latin cardinal, currently serving as Patriarch of Alba and Archbishop of Castellum since his appointment by Pope Julius IV on 22 January 2017. He previously served as Auxiliary Bishop of Castellum under Faustus Otovos from 2016 until 2017, and Bishop of Samnia after his consecration in 2015. He also served as Senior Secretary for Judicious Affairs within the Fabrian Magisterium.
Early life
Afinius was born in the town of Augusta Naonis, county Aurunci, Latium, as the eldest son and child of Adeodata (née: Voconia) and Constans Afinius, Lord Afinius of Damma. His father was a one-time Senator, representing the Naonis constituency as a member of the Conservative Party from 1970 until 1976. His mother is also the niece of XXXX, making Afinius his great-nephew and a cardinal-nephew, she is also among the last living male-line member of the Voconii family, whom were Counts of Aricia from the 17th century until the the death of Theodorus Voconius, 9th Count of Aricia in 1951. If Afinius had not become and ordained priest and his mother able to inherit, Afinius would have been heir apparent to the former noble title that is now in abeyance.
He attended public schools in rural Aurunci located in central Latium, and most notably Sanctus Iohannes Baptista Secondary School. After his commencement, Afinius enrolled at Accademia degli Apostoli, located in Fabria, for his tertiary education, he states his time at Apostoli was the driving factor that led to his decision to become a priest. While at Apostoli, his studies focused on religious studies, theology and a number of political science courses, earning a degree in Theology and Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Career
Priesthood
Cardinal
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Temperament
Styles, titles, and honors
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- 22 March 1967 – 29 July 1991: The Honorable Theodorus Afinius
- 23 January 2017 – present: His Eminence Cardinal Theodorus Afinius
As Archbishop of Castellum, Afinius is afforded the additional titles of the Fabrian Patriarch of Alba. His full roll of titles and style is:
- His Eminence Cardinal Theodorus Afinius, Patriarch of Alba, Archbishop of Castellum ab Alba, and Primate of the Ecclesiastical Province of Alba