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== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Abraham was born on 5 June 1943 in [[Kerala]], [[India]]. He completed his Major studies from St. Charles’ Seminary Nagpur. He completed B.A in Hindi from [[Dr. Hari Singh Gour University|Sagar University]], [[Madhya Pradesh]]. He also held [[Bachelor's degree|Baccalaureate]] in [[Theology]]. | Abraham was born on 5 June 1943 in [[Kerala]], [[India]]. He completed his Major studies from St. Charles’ Seminary Nagpur. He completed B.A. in Hindi from [[Dr. Hari Singh Gour University|Sagar University]], [[Madhya Pradesh]]. He also held [[Bachelor's degree|Baccalaureate]] in [[Theology]]. | ||
== Priesthood == | == Priesthood == | ||
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== Episcopate == | == Episcopate == | ||
Abraham was appointed [[Bishop in the Catholic Church|Bishop]] of [[Khandwa]] on 4 March 1977 and was ordained a [[Bishop in the Catholic Church|bishop]] on 13 July 1977. He was appointed Archbishop of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nagpur|Nagpur]], India on 17 January 1998. | Abraham was appointed [[Bishop in the Catholic Church|Bishop]] of [[Khandwa]] on 4 March 1977 and was ordained a [[Bishop in the Catholic Church|bishop]] on 13 July 1977. He was appointed Archbishop of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nagpur|Nagpur]], India on 17 January | ||
1998. | |||
He was only an eight year priest when he was ordained as a bishop | |||
And was a bishop for more than 40 years | |||
With simple and humble living. | |||
==Death== | ==Death== | ||
On 19 April 2018 (around midnight - 1 am IST) he died from a [[cardiac arrest]] after attending a | On 19 April 2018 (around midnight - 1 am IST) he died from a [[cardiac arrest]] after attending a bishops' conference in New Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nagpurarchdiocese.org/archbishop.aspx|title=archbishop|website=nagpurarchdiocese.org|access-date=2017-06-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://directory.ucanews.com/bishops/archbishop-viruthakulangara/39|title=Archbishop Abraham Viruthakulangara {{!}} Archbishop of Nagpur Archdiocese Abraham Viruthakulangara {{!}} Ucanews|website=directory.ucanews.com|access-date=2017-06-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603191845/http://directory.ucanews.com/bishops/archbishop-viruthakulangara/39|archive-date=3 June 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bviru.html|title=Archbishop Abraham Viruthakulangara [Catholic-Hierarchy]|last=Cheney|first=David M.|website=www.catholic-hierarchy.org|access-date=2017-06-19}}</ref> | ||
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The Most Reverend Dr. Abraham Viruthakulangara | |
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| Archbishop Emeritus of Nagpur | |
| Native name | അബ്രഹാം വിരുതകുലംഗര |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nagpur |
| See | Nagpur |
| Appointed | 17 January 1998 |
| Installed | 22 April 1998 |
| Term ended | 19 April 2018 |
| Predecessor | Leobard D’Souza |
| Successor | Elias Joseph Gonsalves |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 28 October 1969 |
| Consecration | 13 July 1977 by Archbishop Eugene Louis D’Souza, M.S.F.S. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 June 1943 Kerala, British Raj |
| Died | 19 April 2018 (aged 74) New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Dr. Hari Singh Gour University |
| Motto | DUNIYA KE LEE MASSEH |
Abraham Viruthakulangara was an Indian archbishop of Nagpur. He was also the President of the Maharashtra Regional Bishops' Conference.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Abraham was born on 5 June 1943 in Kerala, India. He completed his Major studies from St. Charles’ Seminary Nagpur. He completed B.A. in Hindi from Sagar University, Madhya Pradesh. He also held Baccalaureate in Theology.
Priesthood[edit | edit source]
Abraham was ordained a Catholic priest on 28 October 1969.
Episcopate[edit | edit source]
Abraham was appointed Bishop of Khandwa on 4 March 1977 and was ordained a bishop on 13 July 1977. He was appointed Archbishop of Nagpur, India on 17 January 1998. He was only an eight year priest when he was ordained as a bishop And was a bishop for more than 40 years With simple and humble living.
Death[edit | edit source]
On 19 April 2018 (around midnight - 1 am IST) he died from a cardiac arrest after attending a bishops' conference in New Delhi.[1][2][3]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Leobard D’Souza |
Archbishop of Nagpur 1998 – 2018 |
Succeeded by Elias Joseph Gonsalves |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "archbishop". nagpurarchdiocese.org. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ↑ "Archbishop Abraham Viruthakulangara | Archbishop of Nagpur Archdiocese Abraham Viruthakulangara | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Archived from the original on 3 June 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ↑ Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Abraham Viruthakulangara [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
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