Venmani S. Selvanather (6 July 1913 – 14 October 1993) was an Indian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore from 1973 to 1992, succeeding Ambrose Rayappan.[1] He founded several initiatives in the educational and social service field.
Archbishop Venmani S. Selvanather | |
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| Archbishop Emeritus of Pondicherry and Cuddalore | |
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| See | Pondicherry and Cuddalore |
| Appointed | 17 March 1973 |
| Term ended | 18 February 1992 |
| Predecessor | Ambrose Rayappan |
| Successor | Michael Augustine |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 26 October 1941 |
| Consecration | 1 May 1949 by Henri-Aimé-Anatole Prunier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Venmani S. Selvanather 6 July 1913 Tiruchengode |
| Died | 14 October 1993 (aged 80) |
| Buried | Cathedral Cemetery, Pondicherry |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Motto | Caritas Christi Urget Nos (Christ's love compels us - 2 Cor 5:14) |
| Coat of arms |  |
Career
editSelvanather was born at Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu. He was ordained as a priest for the Diocese of Salem on 26 October 1941. He was appointed Bishop of Salem on 3 March 1949. He was consecrated by Bishop Henri-Aimé-Anatole Prunier on 1 May 1949.[2] He was the Bishop of Salem from 1949 to 1973 and participated in Second Vatican Council as a Council Father.[2] He was appointed as Archbishop in 1973, retiring on 24 June 1992. He was succeeded by Archbishop Michael Augustine as Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore. He died on 14 October 1993.[citation needed]
Archbishop
editAs Archbishop, Selvanather was responsible for the establishment of Pondicherry Multipurpose Social Service Society (PMSSS) and South Arcot Multipurpose Social Service Society (SAMSSS).[1] He started St.Joseph’s College of Arts & Science and St.John’s College Seminary at Cuddalore. He also started Pope John Paul II College of Education at Pondicherry.[3]
| Styles of Venmani S. Selvanather | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Monsignor |
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References
edit- ^ a b "Our Bishops". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Archbishop Venmani S. Selvanather". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ^ "Genesis of The College". Pope John Paul II College of Education. Retrieved 6 December 2014.