James Pazhayattil
James Pazhayattil (born July 26, 1934 in Puthenchira , † July 10, 2016 in Thrissur ) was an Indian clergyman and Syro-Malabar bishop of Irinjalakuda .
Life
James Pazhayattil was ordained a priest on October 3, 1962 .
Pope Paul VI appointed him on June 22, 1978 first bishop of the diocese of Irinjalakuda established on the same date . The Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly , Cardinal Joseph Parecattil , donated him episcopal ordination on September 10 of the same year ; Co- consecrators were Joseph Kundukulam , Bishop of Trichur , and Joseph Irimpen , Bishop of Palghat .
On January 15, 2010, Pope Benedict XVI. his age-related retirement.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
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Bishop of Irinjalakuda 1978-2010 |
Pauly Kannookadan |
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| SURNAME | Pazhayattil, James |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian clergyman, Syro-Malabar bishop of Irinjalakuda |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 26, 1934 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Puthenchira |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 10, 2016 |
| Place of death | Thrissure |