Francis Vazhapilly
Mar Francis Vazhapilly was the third Bishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Thrissur. He died on 12 May 1942, and was interred in the Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours.[1][2]
Mar Francis Vazhapilly | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Thrissur | |
| Province | Kerala |
| Diocese | Catholic Archdiocese of Thrissur |
| See | Roman Catholic Church |
| Predecessor | John Menachery |
| Successor | George Alapatt |
| Other posts | Titular Bishop of Philadelphia |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 22 December 1906 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 May 1878 Puthenvelikara, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, British India (present-day Kerala, India) |
| Died | 12 May 1942 |
| Buried | Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral, Thrissur |
| Nationality | India |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
References
- "Mar Francis Vazhappilly". Irinjalakuda Diocese. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- "Trichur Archdiocese". Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council. Archived from the original on 6 September 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
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