David Gnaniah Pothirajulu
David Gnaniah Pothirajulu (19/09/1936 - 05/09/2020) was the third Bishop of Madurai-Ramnad,[1] serving from 1978 to 1994.[2]
David Gnaniah Pothirajulu | |
|---|---|
| Bishop ofMadurai-Ramnad | |
| Church | Church of South India |
| Diocese | Madurai - Ramnad |
| Installed | 1978 |
| Term ended | 1994 |
| Predecessor | George Devadass |
| Successor | Thavaraj David Eames |
| Other post(s) | Deputy Moderator, C.S.I |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 19.08.1978 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19.09.1936 Pooomaalaipatti, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, South India |
| Died | 05.09.2020 Madurai |
| Buried | Madurai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Christian |
| Parents | Doraisamy - Ponnuthai |
| Spouse | Emma Kohilam (Late), Kasthuri Pothirajulu |
| Children | James Pothirajulu, Joseph Pothirajulu, Iwy Jebaselvi |
| Occupation | Bishop |
| Profession | Bishop |
Pothirajulu completed his studies with a doctorate at Boston University. He was a Lecturer at the Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary until his elevation to the episcopate.
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