Noël Kokora-Tekry
Noël Kokora-Tekry (born March 8, 1922 in Fresco ; † August 9, 2001 ) was Archbishop of Gagnoa .
Life
Noël Kokora-Tekry was ordained a priest on January 9, 1949 .
Paul VI appointed him on March 11, 1971 Bishop of Gagnoa . The former bishop of Gagnoa, Jean Marie Etrillard SMA , consecrated him on May 30 of the same year as bishop ; Co- consecrators were Eugène Abissa Kwaku , Bishop of Abengourou , and Augustin Sagna , Bishop of Ziguinchor .
John Paul II raised the diocese to archbishopric on December 19, 1994 and thus he was appointed Archbishop of Gagnoa. On May 15, 2001, the Pope accepted his age-related resignation.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Jean Marie Etrillard SMA |
Bishop / Archbishop of Gagnoa 1971–2001 |
Jean-Pierre Kutwa |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kokora-Tekry, Noël |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Ivorian clergyman, catholic bishop |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 8, 1922 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Fresco |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 9, 2001 |