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Adolph Medlycott

1838 – 1918

Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Thrissur

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About Adolph Medlycott

Lived 1838 – 1918 (aged 79). Adolph Medlycott was an Indian catholic priest, catholic bishop and priesthood.

Mar Adolph Medlycott was the first Bishop of the Catholic Apostolic Vicariate of Thrissur. He was born at Chittagong on 15 May 1838. Medlycott spent his last days in Bangalore where he died on 4 May 1918. His remains were later reinterred, first in the Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours in 1945.

Books India and the Apostle Thomas: An Inquiry, with a Critical Analysis of the Acta Thomae by A. E. Medlycott; Published 1905 by David Nutt. Reprinted unabridged in the Indian Church History Classics, Vol.I, Ed. G. Menachery, Ollur, 1998. Saint Thomas Christians, A. E. Medlycott (1912), Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the Constitution, Doctrine, Discipline, and History of the Catholic Church, Robert Appleton Company. Volume 14, pp. 678–688

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Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples
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Titular bishop, Vicar apostolic
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Mar Adolph Medlycott

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Adolph Medlycott?

Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Thrissur (1838-1918)

When was Adolph Medlycott born?

Adolph Medlycott was born on 15 May 1838 in Chittagong.

When did Adolph Medlycott die?

Adolph Medlycott died on 4 May 1918 in Bengaluru.

What was Adolph Medlycott's occupation?

Adolph Medlycott was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and priesthood.

What nationality was Adolph Medlycott?

Adolph Medlycott was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adolph Medlycott

· Wikidata: Q365322

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