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{{Short description|Indian bishop}} | |||
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1956|1|14|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1956|1|14|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = Wahlang [[Meghalaya]] [[India]] | | birth_place = Wahlang, [[Meghalaya]], [[India]] | ||
| death_date = | | death_date = | ||
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| nationality = [[India]]n | | nationality = [[India]]n | ||
| religion = [[Roman Catholic]] | | religion = [[Roman Catholic]] | ||
| previous_post = Bishop of Jowai, Bishop of Nongstoin | |||
| previous_post = Bishop of Jowai | |||
| motto = FOR LIFE, I OBEY GOD | | motto = FOR LIFE, I OBEY GOD | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Victor Lyngdoh''' is, since 2020, the Metropolitan Archbishop of the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Archdiocese of Shillong, India|url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/shil0.htm|access-date=2020-12-29|website=GCatholic}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2020-12-28|title=Bishop Victor Lyngdoh appointed as Archbishop of Shillong|url=https://www.syllad.com/bishop-victor-lyngdoh-appointed-as-archbishop-of-shillong/|access-date=2020-12-29|website=Syllad|language=en-US}}</ref> He served as the Bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Jowai]], India, | '''Victor Lyngdoh''' is, since 2020, the Metropolitan Archbishop of the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Archdiocese of Shillong, India|url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/shil0.htm|access-date=2020-12-29|website=GCatholic}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2020-12-28|title=Bishop Victor Lyngdoh appointed as Archbishop of Shillong|url=https://www.syllad.com/bishop-victor-lyngdoh-appointed-as-archbishop-of-shillong/|access-date=2020-12-29|website=Syllad|language=en-US}}</ref> He served as the Bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Jowai]], India, until December 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/36192-victor-lyngdoh-named-new-bishop-of-jowai|title=Victor Lyngdoh named new Bishop of Jowai|work=Meghalaya Times|access-date=2018-08-29|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://directory.ucanews.com/bishops/bishop-lyngdoh/842|title=Bishop Victor Lyngdoh {{!}} Bishop of Jowai Diocese Victor Lyngdoh {{!}} Ucanews|website=directory.ucanews.com|access-date=2018-08-29|archive-date=5 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180905145620/http://directory.ucanews.com/bishops/bishop-lyngdoh/842|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/jowa0.htm|title=Diocese of Jowai, India|work=GCatholic|access-date=2018-11-11}}</ref> | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Victor was born in Wahlang, [[Meghalaya]], India on 14 | Victor was born in Wahlang, [[Meghalaya]], India on 14 January 1956.{{cn|date=April 2024}} | ||
== Priesthood == | == Priesthood == | ||
He was ordained a Catholic priest on 25 | He was ordained a Catholic priest on 25 January 1987.{{cn|date=April 2024}} | ||
== Episcopate == | == Episcopate == | ||
He was appointed Bishop of [[Nongstoin]], India on 28 | He was appointed Bishop of [[Nongstoin]], India on 28 January 2006 and ordained on 2 April 2006. [[Pope Francis]] appointed Lyngdoh Bishop of [[Jowai]] on 15 October 2016 and he was installed on 20 November 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ccbi.in/ongstoin-bishop-victor-lyngdoh-transferred-to-jowai-diocese/|title=Nongstoin Bishop Victor Lyngdoh Transferred to Jowai Diocese {{!}} CCBI|website=ccbi.in|date=16 October 2016 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/blyng.html|title=Bishop Victor Lyngdoh [Catholic-Hierarchy]|last=Cheney|first=David M.|website=catholic-hierarchy.org|access-date=2018-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://catholicsindia.in/?p=17734|title=Appointment of Bishop Victor Lyngdoh of Nongstoin as Bishop of Jowai (15-10-2016) – Catholics Indian|website=catholicsindia.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-11|archive-date=11 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181111135223/http://catholicsindia.in/?p=17734|url-status=dead}}</ref> He also chairs the Bible Commission in North East Bishops council of India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://directory.ucanews.com/bishops/bishop-lyngdoh/842|title=Bishop Victor Lyngdoh {{!}} Bishop of Jowai Diocese Victor Lyngdoh {{!}} Ucanews|website=directory.ucanews.com|access-date=2018-08-30|archive-date=5 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180905145620/http://directory.ucanews.com/bishops/bishop-lyngdoh/842|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Lyngdoh was appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong]] on 28 December 2020.<ref name=":0" /> | Lyngdoh was appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong]] on 28 December 2020.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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The Most Reverend Victor Lyngdoh | |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan Archbishop of Shillong | |
| Archdiocese | Shillong |
| Appointed | 28 December 2020 |
| Predecessor | Dominic Jala |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Other post(s) | Chairman of the Bible Commission in North East Bishops council of India |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 25 January 1987 |
| Consecration | 2 April 2006 by Pedro López Quintana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 January 1956 Wahlang, Meghalaya, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Jowai, Bishop of Nongstoin |
| Motto | FOR LIFE, I OBEY GOD |
Victor Lyngdoh is, since 2020, the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong.[1][2] He served as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jowai, India, until December 2020.[3][4][5]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Victor was born in Wahlang, Meghalaya, India on 14 January 1956.[citation needed]
Priesthood[edit | edit source]
He was ordained a Catholic priest on 25 January 1987.[citation needed]
Episcopate[edit | edit source]
He was appointed Bishop of Nongstoin, India on 28 January 2006 and ordained on 2 April 2006. Pope Francis appointed Lyngdoh Bishop of Jowai on 15 October 2016 and he was installed on 20 November 2016.[6][7][8] He also chairs the Bible Commission in North East Bishops council of India.[9]
Lyngdoh was appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong on 28 December 2020.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Archdiocese of Shillong, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Bishop Victor Lyngdoh appointed as Archbishop of Shillong". Syllad. 28 December 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ↑ "Victor Lyngdoh named new Bishop of Jowai". Meghalaya Times. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ↑ "Bishop Victor Lyngdoh | Bishop of Jowai Diocese Victor Lyngdoh | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ↑ "Diocese of Jowai, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ↑ "Nongstoin Bishop Victor Lyngdoh Transferred to Jowai Diocese | CCBI". ccbi.in. 16 October 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ↑ Cheney, David M. "Bishop Victor Lyngdoh [Catholic-Hierarchy]". catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ↑ "Appointment of Bishop Victor Lyngdoh of Nongstoin as Bishop of Jowai (15-10-2016) – Catholics Indian". catholicsindia.in. Archived from the original on 11 November 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ↑ "Bishop Victor Lyngdoh | Bishop of Jowai Diocese Victor Lyngdoh | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
External links[edit | edit source]
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