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| name = N. D. Ananda Rao Samuel, [[Church of South India|CSI]] | | name = N. D. Ananda Rao Samuel, [[Church of South India|CSI]] | ||
| honorific_suffix = Bishop - in - [[Diocese of Krishna-Godavari of the Church of South India|Krishna-Godavari]] {{small|(1961-1978)}} | | honorific_suffix = Bishop - in - [[Diocese of Krishna-Godavari of the Church of South India|Krishna-Godavari]] {{small|(1961-1978)}}<br>Deputy Moderator of [[Church of South India Synod|CSI Synod]] {{small|(1972-1974)}}<br>Moderator of CSI Synod {{small|(1974-1980)}} | ||
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| predecessor = [[A. B. Elliott]], CSI | | predecessor = [[A. B. Elliott]], CSI | ||
| successor = [[T. B. D. Prakasa Rao]], CSI | | successor = [[T. B. D. Prakasa Rao]], CSI | ||
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==Early years== | ==Early years== | ||
Ananda Rao Samuel was born on 29 December 1928 | Ananda Rao Samuel was born on 29 December 1928<ref name="Union">Union Theological Seminary (New York, N.Y.) The Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York New York : Alumni Office, 1970. Electronic reproduction. New York, N.Y. : Columbia University Libraries, 2007. JPEG use copy available via the World Wide Web. Master copy stored locally on [6] DVDs#: ldpd_6122000_000 01,02,03,04,05,06. Columbia University Libraries Electronic Books. 2006. p.409. [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/digital/collections/cul/texts/ldpd_6122000_000/pages/ldpd_6122000_000_00000457.html]</ref> in the port town of [[Machilipatnam]], Andhra Pradesh into a Dalit Anglican family and studied at the local Noble College during 1944 to 1949 earning the degrees of BA and [[Master of Arts|MA]].<ref name="Union"/> His parents were Namala Jemima and Namala Thomas Gnanaprakasam.<ref name="Dynamic">M. Abel, ''Dynamic Spirituality (A commemorative volume in honour of N. D. Ananda Rao Samuel)'', Pravaham, Kavanoor, 2001.{{cite web|url=http://cmch-vellore.edu/pdf/weeklynews/2001/01.15.01.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-01-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060913081745/http://cmch-vellore.edu/pdf/weeklynews/2001/01.15.01.pdf |archivedate=13 September 2006 |df=dmy }}</ref> | ||
==Theological life== | ==Theological life== | ||
The [[Church Missionary Society]] (CMS) brought about the Gospel in [[Machilipatnam]]. With the formation of the [[Church of South India]] (CSI) in 1947, the CMS got merged into the CSI. From 1950, | The [[Church Missionary Society]] (CMS) brought about the Gospel in [[Machilipatnam]]. With the formation of the [[Church of South India]] (CSI) in 1947, the CMS got merged into the CSI. From 1950,<ref name="Union"/> Ananda Rao pursued a graduate degree in divinity (BD) at the [[United Theological College (Bangalore)|United Theological College]], [[Bengaluru]] as a candidate of the Church of South India, Diocese of Krishna-Godavari. | ||
Soon after returning from [[Bengaluru]] in 1953, he was ordained on 14 June 1953 | Soon after returning from [[Bengaluru]] in 1953, he was ordained on 14 June 1953<ref name="Union"/> and made a Presbyter in [[Machilipatnam]] during the Bishopric of Yeddy Muthyalu.<ref>Mar Aprem, ''Indian Christian who is who'', Bombay Parish Church of the East, Bombay, 1983. Entry no. 224, p.99. [https://books.google.com/books?id=u2s5AAAAMAAJ&q=1954+muthyalu]</ref> | ||
Later in 1959 | Later in 1959<ref name="Union"/> he was made Presbyter in Vijayawada during the Bishopric of A. B. Elliott. | ||
In 1955, he was sent to the [[Union Theological Seminary in the city of New York]] where he earned an S.T.M. | In 1955, he was sent to the [[Union Theological Seminary in the city of New York]] where he earned an S.T.M.<ref name="Union"/> in Pastoral Counselling. | ||
==Professorship== | ==Professorship== | ||
During the academic years 1949–1950 | During the academic years 1949–1950<ref name="Union"/> and 1954–1955,<ref name="Union"/> Ananda Rao lectured English Literature at the [[Andhra-Christian College]], Guntur. | ||
After Ananda Rao returned from the [[Union Theological Seminary in the city of New York]] in 1956, he began tutoring at the Andhra Union Theological Seminary, Dornakal. | After Ananda Rao returned from the [[Union Theological Seminary in the city of New York]] in 1956, he began tutoring at the Andhra Union Theological Seminary, Dornakal.<ref name="Union"/> | ||
After his chaplaincy stint at [[Vellore]], Ananda Rao taught Pastoral Counselling at his ''alma mater'', the [[United Theological College (Bangalore)|United Theological College]], [[Bengaluru]]. | After his chaplaincy stint at [[Vellore]], Ananda Rao taught Pastoral Counselling at his ''alma mater'', the [[United Theological College (Bangalore)|United Theological College]], [[Bengaluru]].<ref name="CCA">[http://www.cca.org.hk/resources/archive/ccanews/99-3.pdf CCA News, Volume 34, No. 3, September 1999, Hong Kong, China. p.20] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070205143805/http://www.cca.org.hk/resources/archive/ccanews/99-3.pdf |date=5 February 2007 }}</ref> | ||
==Contribution== | ==Contribution== | ||
Ananda Rao played a key role in priesthood for women. | Ananda Rao played a key role in priesthood for women.<ref name="CCA"/> As Bishop and Moderator of the Church of South India, he brought about the topic for discussion and debate at synodical platforms. In 1980,<ref name="CCA"/> the CSI passed a resolution granting ordination for theologically-trained women. | ||
The formation of the Joint Council of the Church of South India, Church of North India and the Mar Thoma is attributed | The formation of the Joint Council of the Church of South India, Church of North India and the Mar Thoma is attributed<ref name="CCA"/> to Ananda Rao. In Andhra Pradesh, Lutherans and Baptists could not join the [[Church of South India]] due to [[Laity|Lay]] leadership. However, Ananda Rao had been instrumental in trying to negotiate for their inclusion.<ref name="CCA"/> | ||
Ananda Rao participated in the Fifth Assembly of the World Council of Churches held from 23 November – 10 December 1975 in Nairobi | Ananda Rao participated in the Fifth Assembly of the World Council of Churches held from 23 November – 10 December 1975 in Nairobi<ref> | ||
David MacDonald Paton, ''Breaking Barriers'', The Official Report of the Fifth Assembly of the World Council of Churches, Nairobi, 23 November-10 December 1975, SPCK, 1976. p. 224. [https://books.google.com/books?id=XA8uAAAAYAAJ&q=anandarao] | David MacDonald Paton, ''Breaking Barriers'', The Official Report of the Fifth Assembly of the World Council of Churches, Nairobi, 23 November-10 December 1975, SPCK, 1976. p. 224. [https://books.google.com/books?id=XA8uAAAAYAAJ&q=anandarao]</ref> | ||
In 1993, he founded ''Pravaham'' in Vellore District. | In 1993, he founded ''Pravaham'' in Vellore District.<ref>[http://www.pravaham.org/ Pravaham]</ref> | ||
Subsequent to his laying down the office of bishop, Ananda Rao was made Senior Chaplain | Subsequent to his laying down the office of bishop, Ananda Rao was made Senior Chaplain<ref name="CCA"/> at the [[Christian Medical College & Hospital]], Vellore. Later after his death in 1999, Sundar Clarke released a book on his writings on 18 January 2001 in Vellore District.<ref>Weekly News, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Volume XXL, No. 29, 15 January 2001. p.2. {{cite web|url=http://cmch-vellore.edu/pdf/weeklynews/2001/01.15.01.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-01-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060913081745/http://cmch-vellore.edu/pdf/weeklynews/2001/01.15.01.pdf |archivedate=13 September 2006 |df=dmy }}</ref> | ||
==Bishopric== | ==Bishopric== | ||
After the retirement of A. B. Elliott as bishop in Krishna-Godavari, N. D. Ananda Rao Samuel was elected unanimously as his successor in 1961 and consecrated in the Cathedral in Eluru on 12 December 1961. | After the retirement of A. B. Elliott as bishop in Krishna-Godavari, N. D. Ananda Rao Samuel was elected unanimously as his successor in 1961 and consecrated in the Cathedral in Eluru on 12 December 1961.<ref name="R.D.Paul">Rajaiah David Paul, ''Ecumenism in Action: A Historical Survey of the Church of South India'', CLS, Chennai, 1972. p.86. [https://books.google.com/books?id=5cpWAAAAMAAJ&q=ananda+rao+samuel]</ref> | ||
He was also elected as the Moderator of the Church of South India at a later stage, succeeding Isaac Richard Harrison Gnanadasan. | He was also elected as the Moderator of the Church of South India at a later stage, succeeding Isaac Richard Harrison Gnanadasan.<ref name="George">K. M. George, ''Church of South India: life in union, 1947–1997'', Jointly published by Indian Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge and Christava Sahitya Samithi, Tiruvalla, 1999. [https://books.google.com/books?um=1&q=]</ref> | ||
==Honours== | ==Honours== | ||
India's first University, | India's first University,<ref>Sankar Ray, The William Carey Library in Serampore, Business Line, The Hindu, Friday 11 April 2008. Internet, accessed 17 October 2008. [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2008/04/11/stories/2008041150100400.htm]</ref> the [[Senate of Serampore College (University)]] in West Bengal conferred upon Ananda Rao Samuel an honorary doctorate in 1989.<ref>Senate of Serampore College (University), List of the Recipients of the degree of doctor of divinity (honoris causa). {{cite web|url=http://www.senateofseramporecollege.org/fame/DD.htm |title=Doctor of Divinity from Senate of Serampore College (University) |accessdate=2009-01-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071218223554/http://www.senateofseramporecollege.org/fame/DD.htm |archivedate=18 December 2007 }}</ref> | ||
==Death== | ==Death== | ||
After teaching Christian Ministry at the [[United Theological College (Bangalore)|United Theological College]], [[Bengaluru]], Ananda Rao began living in Chennai and died on 30 May 1999 in KGF. | After teaching Christian Ministry at the [[United Theological College (Bangalore)|United Theological College]], [[Bengaluru]], Ananda Rao began living in Chennai and died on 30 May 1999 in KGF.<ref name="CCA"/> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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{{Succession box| before=I. R. H. Gnanadasan, CSI | {{Succession box| before=I. R. H. Gnanadasan, CSI<br />1972 | ||
| title=Moderator | | title=Moderator<br />[[Church of South India Synod]] | ||
|after=Solomon Doraiswamy, CSI | |after=Solomon Doraiswamy, CSI<br />1980–1982 | ||
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{{Succession box| before=[[Lesslie Newbigin]], CSI | {{Succession box| before=[[Lesslie Newbigin]], CSI<br />1966–1972 | ||
| title=Deputy Moderator | | title=Deputy Moderator<br />[[Church of South India Synod]] | ||
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{{Succession box| before=[[A. B. Elliott]], CSI | {{Succession box| before=[[A. B. Elliott]], CSI<br />1954–1956 | ||
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|after=[[T. B. D. Prakasa Rao]], CSI | |after=[[T. B. D. Prakasa Rao]], CSI<br />1981–2001 | ||
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Bishop N. D. Ananda Rao Samuel, CSI Bishop - in - Krishna-Godavari (1961-1978) Deputy Moderator of CSI Synod (1972-1974) Moderator of CSI Synod (1974-1980) | |
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| The Most Reverend | |
| Church | Church of South India (A Uniting church comprising Wesleyan Methodist, Congregational, Calvinist, Presbyterian and Anglican missionary societies – ABCFM, Dutch Reformed Church, SPG, WMMS, LMS, Basel Mission, CMS, and the Church of England) |
| Diocese | Diocese of Krishna-Godavari of the Church of South India |
| In office | 1961–1978 |
| Predecessor | A. B. Elliott, CSI |
| Successor | T. B. D. Prakasa Rao, CSI |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 14 June 1953 by Yeddu Muthyalu, CSI |
| Consecration | 12 December 1961 by Hospet Sumitra, CSI |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | N. D. Ananda Rao Samuel |
| Born | 29 December 1928 Machilipatnam, Madras Presidency |
| Died | 30 May 1999 (aged 70) Kolar Gold Fields, Karnataka |
| Denomination | Christianity |
| Previous post(s) | Parish Priest, Krishna-Godavari Diocese of the Church of South India |
| Education | |
| Alma mater |
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N. D. Ananda Rao Samuel (1928–1999) was Bishop of Krishna Godavari of the Church of South India.
Early years[edit | edit source]
Ananda Rao Samuel was born on 29 December 1928[1] in the port town of Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh into a Dalit Anglican family and studied at the local Noble College during 1944 to 1949 earning the degrees of BA and MA.[1] His parents were Namala Jemima and Namala Thomas Gnanaprakasam.[2]
Theological life[edit | edit source]
The Church Missionary Society (CMS) brought about the Gospel in Machilipatnam. With the formation of the Church of South India (CSI) in 1947, the CMS got merged into the CSI. From 1950,[1] Ananda Rao pursued a graduate degree in divinity (BD) at the United Theological College, Bengaluru as a candidate of the Church of South India, Diocese of Krishna-Godavari.
Soon after returning from Bengaluru in 1953, he was ordained on 14 June 1953[1] and made a Presbyter in Machilipatnam during the Bishopric of Yeddy Muthyalu.[3]
Later in 1959[1] he was made Presbyter in Vijayawada during the Bishopric of A. B. Elliott.
In 1955, he was sent to the Union Theological Seminary in the city of New York where he earned an S.T.M.[1] in Pastoral Counselling.
Professorship[edit | edit source]
During the academic years 1949–1950[1] and 1954–1955,[1] Ananda Rao lectured English Literature at the Andhra-Christian College, Guntur.
After Ananda Rao returned from the Union Theological Seminary in the city of New York in 1956, he began tutoring at the Andhra Union Theological Seminary, Dornakal.[1]
After his chaplaincy stint at Vellore, Ananda Rao taught Pastoral Counselling at his alma mater, the United Theological College, Bengaluru.[4]
Contribution[edit | edit source]
Ananda Rao played a key role in priesthood for women.[4] As Bishop and Moderator of the Church of South India, he brought about the topic for discussion and debate at synodical platforms. In 1980,[4] the CSI passed a resolution granting ordination for theologically-trained women.
The formation of the Joint Council of the Church of South India, Church of North India and the Mar Thoma is attributed[4] to Ananda Rao. In Andhra Pradesh, Lutherans and Baptists could not join the Church of South India due to Lay leadership. However, Ananda Rao had been instrumental in trying to negotiate for their inclusion.[4]
Ananda Rao participated in the Fifth Assembly of the World Council of Churches held from 23 November – 10 December 1975 in Nairobi[5]
In 1993, he founded Pravaham in Vellore District.[6]
Subsequent to his laying down the office of bishop, Ananda Rao was made Senior Chaplain[4] at the Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore. Later after his death in 1999, Sundar Clarke released a book on his writings on 18 January 2001 in Vellore District.[7]
Bishopric[edit | edit source]
After the retirement of A. B. Elliott as bishop in Krishna-Godavari, N. D. Ananda Rao Samuel was elected unanimously as his successor in 1961 and consecrated in the Cathedral in Eluru on 12 December 1961.[8]
He was also elected as the Moderator of the Church of South India at a later stage, succeeding Isaac Richard Harrison Gnanadasan.[9]
Honours[edit | edit source]
India's first University,[10] the Senate of Serampore College (University) in West Bengal conferred upon Ananda Rao Samuel an honorary doctorate in 1989.[11]
Death[edit | edit source]
After teaching Christian Ministry at the United Theological College, Bengaluru, Ananda Rao began living in Chennai and died on 30 May 1999 in KGF.[4]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Union Theological Seminary (New York, N.Y.) The Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York New York : Alumni Office, 1970. Electronic reproduction. New York, N.Y. : Columbia University Libraries, 2007. JPEG use copy available via the World Wide Web. Master copy stored locally on [6] DVDs#: ldpd_6122000_000 01,02,03,04,05,06. Columbia University Libraries Electronic Books. 2006. p.409. [1]
- ↑ M. Abel, Dynamic Spirituality (A commemorative volume in honour of N. D. Ananda Rao Samuel), Pravaham, Kavanoor, 2001."Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2006. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ Mar Aprem, Indian Christian who is who, Bombay Parish Church of the East, Bombay, 1983. Entry no. 224, p.99. [2]
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 CCA News, Volume 34, No. 3, September 1999, Hong Kong, China. p.20 Archived 5 February 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ David MacDonald Paton, Breaking Barriers, The Official Report of the Fifth Assembly of the World Council of Churches, Nairobi, 23 November-10 December 1975, SPCK, 1976. p. 224. [3]
- ↑ Pravaham
- ↑ Weekly News, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Volume XXL, No. 29, 15 January 2001. p.2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2006. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ Rajaiah David Paul, Ecumenism in Action: A Historical Survey of the Church of South India, CLS, Chennai, 1972. p.86. [4]
- ↑ K. M. George, Church of South India: life in union, 1947–1997, Jointly published by Indian Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge and Christava Sahitya Samithi, Tiruvalla, 1999. [5]
- ↑ Sankar Ray, The William Carey Library in Serampore, Business Line, The Hindu, Friday 11 April 2008. Internet, accessed 17 October 2008. [6]
- ↑ Senate of Serampore College (University), List of the Recipients of the degree of doctor of divinity (honoris causa). "Doctor of Divinity from Senate of Serampore College (University)". Archived from the original on 18 December 2007. Retrieved 26 January 2009.
Further reading[edit | edit source]
- V. Henry Devadas (1993). Christ Inspires Human Struggle for Freedom and Justice. Indian Society. ISBN 978-81-7214-121-9.
| Religious titles | ||
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| Preceded by I. R. H. Gnanadasan, CSI 1972 |
Moderator Church of South India Synod 1972–1980 |
Succeeded by Solomon Doraiswamy, CSI 1980–1982 |
| Preceded by Lesslie Newbigin, CSI 1966–1972 |
Deputy Moderator Church of South India Synod 1972 |
Succeeded by Lesslie Newbigin, CSI 1972-1974 |
| Preceded by A. B. Elliott, CSI 1954–1956 |
Bishop - in - Krishna-Godavari Church of South India 1961–1978 |
Succeeded by T. B. D. Prakasa Rao, CSI 1981–2001 |
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