About Rayappu Joseph
Lived 1940 – 2021 (aged 80). Rayappu Joseph was a Sri Lankan catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Bishop Rayappu Joseph (; 16 April 1940 – 1 April 2021) was a Sri Lanka Tamil prelate and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Mannar.
Early life and family
Joseph was born on 16 April 1940 on the island of Neduntheevu in northern Ceylon to a practitioner of indigenous medicine. Living in Cheddikulam and Mannar during his early childhood, he was educated at St. Patrick's College, Jaffna. Joseph had a Doctor of Canon Law degree from the Pontifical Urbaniana University. This has led to him being threatened by government supporters.
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Who was Rayappu Joseph?
Sri Lankan Tamil bishop (1940-2021)
When was Rayappu Joseph born?
Rayappu Joseph was born on 16 April 1940 in Neduntheevu.
When did Rayappu Joseph die?
Rayappu Joseph died on 1 April 2021 in Jaffna.
What was Rayappu Joseph's occupation?
Rayappu Joseph was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Rayappu Joseph?
Rayappu Joseph was Sri Lankan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rayappu Joseph. https://biography.guide/rayappu-joseph/
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