David Gnaniah Pothirajulu
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David Gnaniah Pothirajulu | |
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Bishop ofMadurai-Ramnad | |
Church | Church of South India |
Diocese | Madurai - Ramnad |
Installed | 1978 |
Term ended | 1994 |
Predecessor | George Devadass |
Successor | Thavaraj David Eames |
Other post(s) | Deputy Moderator, C.S.I |
Orders | |
Consecration | 19.08.1978 |
Personal details | |
Born | 19.09.1936 Pooomaalaipatti, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, South India |
Died | 05.09.2020 Madurai |
Buried | Madurai |
Nationality | Indian |
Denomination | Christian |
Parents | Doraisamy - Ponnuthai |
Spouse | Emma Kohilam (Late), Kasthuri Pothirajulu |
Children | James Pothirajulu, Joseph Pothirajulu, Iwy Jebaselvi |
Occupation | Bishop |
Profession | Bishop |
David Gnaniah Pothirajulu (19/09/1936 - 05/09/2020) was the third Bishop of Madurai-Ramnad,[1] serving from 1978 to 1994.[2]
Pothirajulu completed his studies with a doctorate at Boston University. He was a Lecturer at the Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary until his elevation to the episcopate.
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