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Guido MariniVatican prelate and curial dignitary.
Date of Birth: 31.01.1965
Country:  Vatican |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Ordination and Service in Genoa Diocese
- Advancement in Vatican
- Reform of Papal Ceremonies
- Elevation to Episcopate
- Ad Orientem Celebration
Early Life and Education
Guido Marini was born on January 13, 1965, in Genoa, Italy. He holds a doctorate in canonical law from the Pontifical Lateran University.
Ordination and Service in Genoa Diocese
Marini was ordained a priest on February 4, 1989. He served as the personal secretary to three successive Archbishops of Genoa: Giovanni Canestri, Dionigi Tettamanzi, and Tarcisio Bertone. He also served as the primary liturgist for the Archdiocese of Genoa and was appointed diocesan chancellor in 2005.
Advancement in Vatican
Prior to 2007, Marini received a doctorate in relationship psychology and a Doctorate of Common and Civil Law (JUD). On October 1, 2007, he became the Papal Master of Ceremonies for Pope Benedict XVI. This promotion granted him the title of Monsignor and made him a Vatican prelate and curial official.
Reform of Papal Ceremonies
Marini's tenure as Papal Master of Ceremonies has been marked by the restoration of traditional ceremonial rituals at the papal court. He has earned praise from both traditionalists and reformers for his efforts to incorporate historical liturgical elements into papal masses and other liturgical celebrations.
Elevation to Episcopate
It is expected that Pope Benedict XVI will elevate Marini to the episcopate, as has been customary for papal masters of ceremonies after a period of service. While his predecessor, Monsignor Piero Marini, was raised to the rank of archbishop, it is not usual. Monsignor Enrico Dante was the last papal master of ceremonies to be made an archbishop while still serving in that role. He was later made a cardinal during the Second Vatican Council.
Ad Orientem Celebration
On January 13, 2008, Marini assisted in organizing a liturgical ceremony in which Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass ad orientem (facing the east) for the first time in three decades.
