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Augustine Kandathil

1874 – 1956

First Indian Archbishop and First Head of the Catholic Church of St. Thomas

Catholic priest Catholic bishop

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About Augustine Kandathil

Lived 1874 – 1956 (aged 81). Augustine Kandathil was an Indian catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Augustine Kandathil (25 August 1874 – 10 January 1956) was Metropolitan and head of the Syro-Malabar Church, 1923–1956.

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Important facts

Born

25 August 1874, Chembu

Birth century

19th century

Died

10 January 1956, Ernakulam

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Nationality

India, British Raj, Dominion of India

Positions held

Catholic archbishop, Titular bishop, Vicar apostolic

Also known as

Mar Augustine Kandathil

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Augustine Kandathil's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Augustine Kandathil?

First Indian Archbishop and First Head of the Catholic Church of St. Thomas (1874–1956)

When was Augustine Kandathil born?

Augustine Kandathil was born on 25 August 1874 in Chembu.

When did Augustine Kandathil die?

Augustine Kandathil died on 10 January 1956 in Ernakulam.

What was Augustine Kandathil's occupation?

Augustine Kandathil was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Augustine Kandathil?

Augustine Kandathil was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Augustine Kandathil

· Wikidata: Q530680

· DBpedia: Augustine Kandathil

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