Raphy Manjaly

Bishop Raphy Manjaly is the newly appointed Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Agra, India by Pope Francis.[3][4] He was installed as Archbishop of Agra on 7th January, 2021.

The Right Reverend Mar

Raphy Manjaly
Archbishop of Agra
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseAgra
MetropolisAgra
DioceseAgra
Installed7th January 2021
PredecessorAlbert D'Souza
Orders
Ordination11 May 1983
Consecration30 April 2007
by Pedro López Quintana
RankArchbishop
Personal details
Birth nameRaphy Manjaly
Born (1958-02-07) 7 February 1958
Vendore, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic
ResidenceAgra
ParentsM.V. Chacko(Father), Kathreena(Mother)[1]
Previous postBishop of Varanasi (2007–2013)
Bishop of Allahabad (2013–2020)[2] Archbishop of Agra (2021-present)
Alma materAgra University, Pontifical Urban University
MottoTo Bring Together People of God
Styles of
Raphy Manjaly
Reference styleThe Most Reverend Mar
Spoken styleYour Grace
Religious styleArchbishop
Ordination history of
Raphy Manjaly
History
Priestly ordination
DateMay 11, 1983
Episcopal consecration
Principal consecratorPedro López Quintana
Co-consecratorsArchbishop Oswald Gracias,
Bishop Patrick Paul D’Souza
DateApril 30, 2007

Early life and education

He was born on 7 February 1958 in Kerala, India to Mrs. Kathreena & Mr. M.V. Chacko.[5] He received his primary education at St. Francis Xavier School, Vendore, Kerala and completed his high school from Tyagarajar High School, Alagappanagar, Trichur, Kerala. He joined St. Lawrence Minor Seminary, Agra, in 1973 and completed it in year 1975. He joined St. Joseph’s Regional Seminary, Allahabad, in 1975 and completed his Philosophy and Theology education in year 1983. He completed his graduation and post graduation from Agra University. He completed his Doctorate in Spirituality from Angelicum University, Rome.[6]

Priesthood

He was ordained a priest on 11 May 1983 at St Mary's Church, Vendore

Episcopate

He was appointed bishop of Varanasi on 24 February 2007 and consecrated on 30 April 2007. He was Appointed bishop of Allahabad on 17 October 2013 and installed on 3 December 2013.[7][8]He was apppinted Archbishop of Agra on 12th November 2020 & installed on 7th January 2021.

References
  1. https://stmarymirzapur.com/our_team/most-rev-dr-raphy-manjaly
  2. "Archdiocese of Agra, India". Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  3. "Pope appoints new archbishop in Agra, India - Vatican News". 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  4. "Pope appoints new Archbishop in Agra, India". Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  5. "Dr Raphy Manjaly appointed bishop of Allahabad diocese". Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  6. "Allahabad Diocese". www.dioceseofallahabad.org. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  7. "MOST REV.DR.Raphy Manjaly – St.Mary School & College, Mirzapur, UP". stmarymirzapur.com. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  8. "Pope appoints Raphy Manjaly as Bishop of Allahabad diocese". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
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