Anthony Chirayath
Anthony Chirayath (born July 30, 1941 in Aranattukara ) is an Indian clergyman and emeritus Syro-Malabar bishop of Sagar .
Life
Anthony Chirayath was ordained a priest on January 2, 1970 .
Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Bishop of Sagar on February 2, 2006. The Grand Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly , Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil CSsR , donated him episcopal ordination on March 25 of the same year ; Co- consecrators were Jacob Thoomkuzhy , Archbishop of Trichur , and his predecessor Joseph Pastor Neelankavil CMI .
On January 12, 2018, Pope Francis accepted his age-related resignation.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ rinuncia del Vescovo di dell'Eparchia Sagar dei Siro Malabaresi (India) e nomina del nuovo Vescovo. In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office , January 12, 2018, accessed January 12, 2018 (Italian).
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Pastor Neelankavil CMI |
Bishop of Sagar 2006-2018 |
James Athikalam MST |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Chirayath, Anthony |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian clergyman, retired Syro-Malabar bishop of Sagar |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 30, 1941 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Aranattukara |