Bishop Antoine Nguyên Van Thien, Bishop Emeritus of Vinh Long, Viêt Nam, has died.
He was 106 years old and had served as a priest for 80 years and as a bishop for 51 years. He was the world's old living bishop. He also attended all 4 sessions of the Second Vatican Council.
May he rest in peace.
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