Abraham D. Mattam

Abraham D. Mattam (21 November 1922  – 16 April 2019)[1] was a bishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church.

His Excellency

Abraham D. Mattam

VC
Bishop Emeritus of Satna
ChurchSyro-Malabar Catholic Church
SeeSyro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Satna
In office1968–1999
Predecessornone
SuccessorMar Mathew Vaniakizhkkel, Mar Joseph Kodakallil
Orders
Ordination15 March 1950
Personal details
Born(1922-11-21)21 November 1922
Narianganam, India
Died16 April 2019(2019-04-16) (aged 96)
Edappally, India
NationalityIndian
Previous postprelate

Biography

Mattam was born in Narianganam, India and ordained a priest on 15 March 1950 from the religious order of Vincentian Congregation (Institute of Consecrated Life). He was appointed Archiepiscopal Exarch of Satna on 29 July 1968. He was appointed bishop to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Satna on 26 February 1977 and ordained bishop on 30 April 1977. He retired from the diocese on 18 December 1999.

References

  1. "Mar Abraham Mattam passes away". The New Indian Express. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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