Athanasius Schneider
Athanasius Schneider, O.R.C. (born Anton Schneider on 7 April 1961) is a Catholic prelate, serving as the Auxiliary Bishop of Astana in Kazakhstan. He is a member of the Canons Regular of the Holy Cross of Coimbra. He is known for championing the pre-Vatican II liturgical traditions and practices of the Church and for protesting certain current policies, including some associated with Pope Francis.
His Excellency, The Most Reverend Athanasius Schneider | |
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| Auxiliary Bishop of Mary Most Holy in Astana Titular Bishop of Celerina | |
| Diocese | Mary Most Holy in Astana |
| Appointed | 5 February 2011 |
| Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Celerina |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 25 March 1990 by Manuel Pestana Filho |
| Consecration | 2 June 2006 by Angelo Sodano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anton Schneider 7 April 1961 Tokmok, Kirghiz SSR, Soviet Union (present day Kyrgyzstan) |
| Nationality | Kazakhstani |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Previous post(s) | Auxiliary bishop of Karaganda |
| Motto | Kyrie eleison ("Lord, have mercy") |
| Coat of arms | |
| Styles of Athanasius Schneider | |
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| Reference style | His Excellency, The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
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