Joseph Srampickal
Joseph Benny Mathew Srampickal (born May 30, 1967 in Poovarany , India ) is an Indian clergyman and bishop of the Syro-Malabar eparchy of Great Britain .
Life
Joseph Srampickal received on 12 August 2000 following the Bishop of Palai , Joseph Pallikaparampil , the sacrament of Holy Orders .
On July 28, 2016, Pope Francis appointed him the first bishop of the Syro-Malabar eparchy of Great Britain. The Grand Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly , George Cardinal Alencherry , donated him episcopal ordination on October 9 of the same year ; Co- consecrators were the Bishop of Lancaster , Michael Campbell OSA , and the Bishop of Palai, Joseph Kallarangatt .
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Erezione dell'Eparchia di Gran Bretagna dei Siro-Malabaresi e nomina del primo Vescovo. In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office , July 28, 2016, accessed July 28, 2016 (Italian).
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| SURNAME | Srampickal, Joseph |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Srampickal, Joseph Benny Mathew |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian clergyman, bishop of the Syro-Malabar eparchy of Great Britain |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 30, 1967 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Poovarany , India |