David Maryanayagam Swamidoss Pillat
Indian priest and theologian
About David Maryanayagam Swamidoss Pillat
Lived 1905 – 1969 (aged 64). David Maryanayagam Swamidoss Pillat was an Indian theologian, catholic priest and catholic bishop.
David Maryanayagam Swamidoss Pillat (born 1905 in Vallambury - died July 16, 1969 at Kumbakonam Diocese) was an Indian clergyman and prelate for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vellore. He was appointed bishop in 1956. He succeeded Bishop Pablo Mariaselvam.
During his time as bishop he oversaw the construction of seven churches, fifty chapels, nine presbyteries and seven convents; his motto was ‘Let Jesus and Mary Reign’.
He was succeeded by Bishop Royappan Antony Muthu.
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Indian priest and theologian (1905–1969)
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David Maryanayagam Swamidoss Pillat was born on 11 January 1905.
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David Maryanayagam Swamidoss Pillat died on 17 July 1969.
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David Maryanayagam Swamidoss Pillat was a theologian, catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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David Maryanayagam Swamidoss Pillat was Indian.
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