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Bio-Data of the Bishop
Most Rev. Dr A. Amalraj
Father’s Name
Mr M. Arulappan (Late)
Mother’s Name
Mrs S. Antonyammal (Late)
Home Address
49, Upper Attadi, Coonoor-643 101, The Nilgiris Dt
Names of Brothers
Mr A. Alphonse Madalaimuthu (A. Mani)
Mr A. Antony Cruz (Late)
Mr A. Joseph Arulsamy
Mr A. Andrews Paulraj
Mr A. Albert Pushparaj
Name of Sister
Mrs A. Josephine Mary
Date of Birth
04th December, 1953
Place of Birth
Attadi, Coonoor
Diocese of Origin
Diocese of Ootacamund
Baptized on
06th December, 1953, St Antony’s Church, Coonoor
Minister of Baptism
Rev. Fr Humberto C. D’Souza
First Communion &
Confirmation
St John de Britto’s Church, Sathy
Confirming Prelate
Cardinal Antony Padiyara
Ordaining Prelate
St Pius X Minor Seminary, Ootacamund
Major Seminary
St Peter’s Pontifical Seminary, Bangalore
Regency
St John the Baptist’s Church, Doddagajanur
Date of Ordination
26th December,1980
Educational
Qualifications
B.A., (History, Sociology, Philosophy)
Doctorate in Theology
Place of Ordination
St Antony’s Church, Coonoor
Languages Known
Tamil, Kannada, English, Italian, German
Nominated as Bishop
of Ootacamund
30th June, 2006
Episcopal
Consecration
09th August, 2006
Served in the Following Parishes/Institutions
Designation
Parish/Institution
Year
Assistant Priest
St John de Britto’s Church
Sathy
Feb 1981–May 1982
Acting Parish Priest
St Michael’s Church, Ketti
May 1982–Sep 1982
Higher Studies
Rome
Sep 1982–Oct 1987
Assistant Priest
St Sebastian’s Church,
Nagalur
Nov 1987–May 1988
Professor
Good Shepherd Seminary,
Coimbatore
1988–1995
Vice Rector
Good Shepherd Seminary,
Coimbatore
1996–1999
Rector
Good Shepherd Seminary,
Coimbatore
1999–2005
Sabbatical leave
USA
2005–2006
Parish Priest
St Antony’s Church,
Coonoor
June 2006
Bishop
Diocese of Ootacamund
30th June, 2006
Bishop’s
Coat of Arms
“Ad Gloriam Dei
Ad Bonum Fidelium”
The silver and sky blue coloured Coat of Arms of Bishop Amalraj contains four smaller parts:
First Part: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus surrounded by the thrones amidst burning flames
Second Part: The open Scripture with the letters L and W (Alpha and Omega) indicating the beginning and the end.
Third Part: The hilly terrain containing three mountains with a star adding beauty thereto.
Fourth Part: Joined hands in love express friendship. The Holy Spirit in the form of a dove protecting, the Coat of Arms is designed like an award shield.
Inner Meaning
Silver Colour: This colour indicates the transparent ministry of the Bishop. The qualities of truth, sincerity and acceptance are expressed in his life and words, indicating the fraternity lived in Jesus
Heart: The proactive care of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Blue: The blue coloured sky indicates the detached life from this world and uprising spiritual liberation. It expresses the preparation for heavenly journey through our life on earth.
Holy Scripture: The Holy Scripture with the letters indicating Alpha and Omega is the symbol of salvation of humanity. This is drawn in a first class gold metal indicating that pure life and faith in God as our first quality. Faith in God contains the love of God the Father.
Three Hills: They indicate the three parts of our diocese (The Nilgiris, Gundri, Talavady). The morning star on them indicates the guiding light of the Virgin Mary.
Joined Hands: The relationship of joined palms indicates the peace filled with friendship of God’s children. It further indicates the serenity, fraternity, Bishop’s ministries and duties filled with love.
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