Right Rev. Dr. Rajamanickam Paulraj

Rt. Rev. Dr. Rajamanickam Paulraj was the former bishop of the Trichy- Tanjore Diocese of the Church of South India. Bishop Paulraj was consecrated as the bishop of the Trichy- Tanjore Diocese on the 21st January 1982. He was actively involved in the CSI synod as a bishop and was elected as the Deputy Moderator of the Church of South India for the term 1994 – 1996. He guided the diocese for 16 years. He was an excellent scholar and a bishop, who was awarded with three doctorates. He was leading an active life after his retirement on the 4^th July, 1998 in Trichy. He was a great leader and a role model. His theological understanding and the vision for the ministry was greatly appreciated. He passed on to glory at the age of 82 on the 18^th of January 2016. The Bishop is survived with his wife Ms. Shanti Paulraj, and children Dr. Sam and Ms. Joy.

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