Luis María Martínez
| His Excellency Luis María Martínez | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Mexico | |
| See | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Installed | February 20, 1937 |
| Term ended | February 9, 1956 |
| Predecessor | Pascual Díaz y Barreto |
| Successor | Miguel Darío Miranda y Gómez |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | November 20, 1904 |
| Consecration |
September 30, 1923 by Leopoldo Ruiz y Flores |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Luis María Martínez y Rodríguez |
| Born |
June 9, 1881 Michoacán, Mexico |
| Died |
February 9, 1956 (aged 74) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
Luis María Martínez y Rodríguez (June 9, 1881 – February 9, 1956) was the Catholic archbishop of Mexico and a member of the Academia Mexicana de la Lengua ("Mexican Language Academy").
He was born in Molinos de Caballeros, Epitacio Huerta, Michoacán. A philosopher of the scholastic tradition, his focus on the ultimate nature of things led him to theology. He was also a writer of spiritual poetry.
While his traditional values provoked his criticisms of some aspects of Mexico's modernization, he always retained a special relationship with the people. He presided over the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the coronation of Our Lady of Guadalupe, declaring, "I am Zumárraga" in order to draw Mexicans who have "wandered" back to the church. He joined the Academy in 1953, and many of his sermons were translated into French, Italian, and German.
He died on February 9, 1956 in Mexico City.
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Pascual Díaz y Barreto |
Archbishop of Mexico 1937–1956 |
Succeeded by Miguel Darío Miranda y Gómez |