Sam Mathew
Church of South India bishop
About Sam Mathew
Lived 1936 – 2016 (aged 79).
Sam Mathew (8 October 1936 – 16 April 2016) was the bishop of the Madhya Kerala Diocese of the Church of South India (CSI) from 1993 to 2001. The CSI is a United Protestant church that is part of the Anglican Communion.
Early life and education Mathew was born the son of V. M. Mathai and Mariamma to the Anglican Syrian Christian family of Valiathottathil in Kodukulanji. He graduated from N. S. S. College, Pandalam. The then CSI Moderator Vasant P. Dandin, Dy. Moderator Jason Dharmaraj, Mar Thoma bishop Zacharias Theophilus and others, performed the consecration. Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas K. Oommen, the then Dy. Moderator of the Church of South India led the service. Thousands of mourners took part in the funeral procession and rites.
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Who was Sam Mathew?
church of South India bishop
When was Sam Mathew born?
Sam Mathew was born on 8 October 1936.
When did Sam Mathew die?
Sam Mathew died on 16 April 2016.
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