Antony Selvanayagam
Antony Selvanayagam (born October 24, 1935 in Bentong , Pahang , Malaysia ) is a Malaysian clergyman and emeritus Roman Catholic bishop of Penang .
Life
Antony Selvanayagam was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur on December 20, 1969 .
Pope John Paul II appointed him titular bishop of Giru Mons and auxiliary bishop in Kuala Lumpur on March 6, 1980 . The episcopal ordination donated him the Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur, Dominic Vendargon , on September 1 of the same year; Co- consecrators were Anthony Soter Fernandez , Bishop of Penang, and James Chan Soon Cheong , Bishop of Malacca-Johor .
On July 2, 1983, he was appointed bishop of Penang. Pope Benedict XVI accepted his age-related retirement on July 7, 2012.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Soter Fernandez |
Bishop of Penang 1983–2012 |
Sebastian Francis |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Selvanayagam, Antony |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Malaysian clergyman and emeritus Catholic Bishop of Penang |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 24, 1935 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bentong |