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Joseph Amritanand

1917 – 1994

Bishop of Calcutta in the mid 20th century

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About Joseph Amritanand

Lived 1917 – 1994 (aged 76–77).

Joseph Amritanand was Bishop of Calcutta in the mid 20th century. He was consecrated a bishop on Pentecost day (5 June), by George Hubback, Bishop of Calcutta, at St Paul's Cathedral, Calcutta and served as Bishop of Assam until 1962, when he translated to Lucknow in 1962, then under the Church of India, Pakistan, Burma and Ceylon (1948–1970). He was the first Bishop of Calcutta after the 1970 establishment of the Church of North India.

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Important facts

Born
1917
Birth century
Died
1994
Positions held
Bishop of Calcutta

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Amritanand?

Bishop of Calcutta in the mid 20th century

When was Joseph Amritanand born?

Joseph Amritanand was born in 1917.

When did Joseph Amritanand die?

Joseph Amritanand died in 1994.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Amritanand

· Wikidata: Q6281038

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