The Rt Rev David Chellappa (1905–1964) was an Indian Anglican priest.
Born in Tanjore, Chellappa was the first Indian to become Bishop of Madras.[1] Chellappa received a Master of Arts degree from Durham University in 1954.[2]
He became Bishop of Madras the following year.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Lawrence, H. S. S. "A Brief History". CSI St. George's Cathedral. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ "Supplement to the Graduate List Last Published in 1954". Graduates of the University: 31. 1960. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
Further reading
edit- P.M. Gnanadurai (2005): Bishop David Chellappa : a biography, Chennai Christian Literature Society
- Bishop Sees Need for Church Unity; But South Indian Prelate Notes Potential Dangers in Corporate Merger, New York Times, 8 July 1957
- Anitya Sondhi (2014): The Order of the Crest: Tracing the Alumni of Bishop Cotton Boys' School, Bangalore (1865–2015), Penguin UK