Ferdinand Botsy
Ferdinand Botsy OFMCap (born June 13, 1940 in Nosy Be ) is former bishop of Ambanja .
Life
Ferdinand Botsy joined the order of the Capuchins and was ordained a priest on March 9, 1969 . Pope Paul VI appointed him on July 8, 1976 Bishop of Ambanja .
The Archbishop of Tananarive , Cardinal Victor Razafimahatratra S.J. , donated his episcopal ordination on October 3rd of the same year ; Co- consecrators were Albert Joseph Tsiahoana , Archbishop of Diégo-Suarez , and Jérôme Razafindrazaka , Bishop of Tamatave .
He resigned from his office on October 25, 1997.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Léon-Adolphe Messmer OFMCap |
Bishop of Ambanja 1976–1997 |
Odon Marie Arsène Razanakolona |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Botsy, Ferdinand |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Malagasy clergyman, emeritus bishop of Ambanja |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 13, 1940 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Nosy Be |