Georges Bavaud
Georges Bavaud (* 1923 ; † June 25, 2007 in Freiburg im Üechtland ) was a Swiss Roman Catholic priest, theologian, dogmatist and ecumenist.
Life
Georges Bavaud was Professor of Dogmatics at the University of Friborg (Switzerland) and a specialist in ecumenical relations. In 1993 he retired . In 1964 he co-founded the Institute for Ecumenical Studies at the University of Freiburg and worked there until his death.
He was canon of St. Nicholas' Cathedral in Freiburg.
Bavaud was considered a competent and valued dialogue partner in the field of ecumenism . He valued the thoughts and ecumenical positions of Paul Couturier and Maurice Villain, as well as Augustin Cardinal Bea .
Fonts (selection)
- Le reformer Pierre Viret. 1511-1571. Sa Théologie (= Histoire et Société. Vol. 10). Labor & Fides, Geneva 1986, ISBN 2-8309-0066-9 .
- with Robert Pannet and Bertrand de Margerie: Dictionnaire marial. CLD, Chambray 1991, ISBN 2-85443-217-7 .
- L'expérience du Synode 72. In: Urs Altermatt (Ed.): Swiss Catholicism in Change 1945–1990 (= religion, politics, society in Switzerland. Vol. 7). Universitäts-Verlag, Freiburg (Switzerland) 1993, ISBN 3-7278-0826-8 , pp. 307-323.
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Bavaud, Georges |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss Roman Catholic theologian |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1923 |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 25, 2007 |
| Place of death | Freiburg in Üechtland |