Alexander Edezath
Indian Roman Catholic bishop
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Alexander Edezath[2] (26 October 1904 - 21 August 1979) was a Roman Catholic bishop. Born in Kumbalangi, he was the 32nd bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cochin from 19 June 1952 until 29 August 1975.[3][4]
DioceseRoman catholic Diocese of Cochin
Appointed19 June 1952
Installed7 December 1952[1]
Term ended29 August 1975[1]
His Excellency Alexander Edezath | |
|---|---|
| 32nd Bishop of Cochin | |
| Diocese | Roman catholic Diocese of Cochin |
| Appointed | 19 June 1952 |
| Installed | 7 December 1952[1] |
| Term ended | 29 August 1975[1] |
| Predecessor | José Vieira Alvernaz |
| Successor | Joseph Kureethara |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 7 Dec 1952 by Manuel Cardinal Gonçalves Cerejeira[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 21 August 1979[1] |
| Styles of Alexander Edezath | |
|---|---|
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| Reference style | The Right Reverend |
| Spoken style | The Right Reverend |
| Religious style | Bishop |
