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In 1930 the Anglican Church in India separated from the Church of England and became the autonomous Church of India, Burma and Ceylon, still within the worldwide fellowship of the Anglican Communion. In 1947, Protestant churches of South India united to form the new Church of South India. Protestant [[Churches in North India]], and Pakistan followed in 1970. However there are breakaway churches as this [http://www.religiousintelligence.com/news/?NewsID=4849 link] shows. | In 1930 the Anglican Church in India separated from the Church of England and became the autonomous Church of India, Burma and Ceylon, still within the worldwide fellowship of the Anglican Communion. In 1947, Protestant churches of South India united to form the new Church of South India. Protestant [[Churches in North India]], and Pakistan followed in 1970. However there are breakaway churches as this [http://www.religiousintelligence.com/news/?NewsID=4849 link] shows. | ||
The following is a list of all the bishops and dioceses of the Church of South India, correct as at January 1995. | The following is a list of all the bishops and dioceses of the Church of South India, correct as at January 1995. Check whether you can find more current details in one of the websites mentioned below. | ||
The CSI was formed out of most of the Protestant denominations of Christian churches, after Independence from Britain. If you are trying to find the location of a specific church in South India, you could write to the diocese and they will give you the postal address and the pastor's name. If you're not sure which diocese to write to, you could email me and I may be able to offer a suggestion. Note that in many cases, the original pre-Independence records are kept in the Diocesan office itself. If you wish to view original old records while in India, then the Diocesan Office itself is your most likely source. | The CSI was formed out of most of the Protestant denominations of Christian churches, after Independence from Britain. If you are trying to find the location of a specific church in South India, you could write to the diocese and they will give you the postal address and the pastor's name. If you're not sure which diocese to write to, you could email me and I may be able to offer a suggestion. Note that in many cases, the original pre-Independence records are kept in the Diocesan office itself. If you wish to view original old records while in India, then the Diocesan Office itself is your most likely source. | ||
Please note that the best way of trying to find out about your ancestors' baptisms, marriages and burials is NOT to go directly to the church concerned, but rather to view the records that have been indexed and microfilmed in London. If you live in London, then you can view these microfilms at the India Office Library and Records. If you live outside of London, then the best way to view the microfilms is at your nearest [[LDS]] (Mormon) Family History Centre. Details on how to do this are included on the page about [[Church records]]. | Please note that the best way of trying to find out about your ancestors' baptisms, marriages and burials is NOT to go directly to the church concerned, but rather to view the records that have been indexed and microfilmed in London. If you live in London, then you can view these microfilms at the India Office Library and Records. If you live outside of London, then the best way to view the microfilms is at your nearest [[LDS]] (Mormon) Family History Centre. Details on how to do this are included on the page about [[Church records]]. | ||
===External links=== | |||
*[http://www.csisynod.com Church of South India] with details of [http://www.csisynod.com/dioceses.php some of the dioceses]. | |||
*Contact details for [http://www.anglicancommunion.org/tour/province.cfm?ID=S3&view=alpha The Church of South India] from the Anglican Communion Official Website | |||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_South_India Church of South India] Wikipedia | |||
===Coimbatore=== | ===Coimbatore=== | ||
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Tirunelveli 627 002 | Tirunelveli 627 002 | ||
ph. 71291 & 72504 | ph. 71291 & 72504 | ||
===Thoothukudi - Nazareth=== | |||
===Vellore=== | ===Vellore=== | ||
Revision as of 13:43, 10 August 2010
In 1930 the Anglican Church in India separated from the Church of England and became the autonomous Church of India, Burma and Ceylon, still within the worldwide fellowship of the Anglican Communion. In 1947, Protestant churches of South India united to form the new Church of South India. Protestant Churches in North India, and Pakistan followed in 1970. However there are breakaway churches as this link shows.
The following is a list of all the bishops and dioceses of the Church of South India, correct as at January 1995. Check whether you can find more current details in one of the websites mentioned below.
The CSI was formed out of most of the Protestant denominations of Christian churches, after Independence from Britain. If you are trying to find the location of a specific church in South India, you could write to the diocese and they will give you the postal address and the pastor's name. If you're not sure which diocese to write to, you could email me and I may be able to offer a suggestion. Note that in many cases, the original pre-Independence records are kept in the Diocesan office itself. If you wish to view original old records while in India, then the Diocesan Office itself is your most likely source.
Please note that the best way of trying to find out about your ancestors' baptisms, marriages and burials is NOT to go directly to the church concerned, but rather to view the records that have been indexed and microfilmed in London. If you live in London, then you can view these microfilms at the India Office Library and Records. If you live outside of London, then the best way to view the microfilms is at your nearest LDS (Mormon) Family History Centre. Details on how to do this are included on the page about Church records.
External links
- Church of South India with details of some of the dioceses.
- Contact details for The Church of South India from the Anglican Communion Official Website
- Church of South India Wikipedia
Coimbatore
Rt. Rev. William Moses, B.A., B.T., B.D.S.T.M. CSI Bishop's House 205, Race Course Road Coimbatore 641 018 Ph. 213 605 (Office) 211 815 (Residence)
Dornakal
The Rt. Rev. D.N. Samuel, B.D. Bishop's House Cathedral Compound Dornakal 506 381 Warangal District
East Kerala
The Rt. Rev. K.J. Samuel CSI Bishop's House Melukavumattom 686 652 Ph. 26 (Office) 44 (Residence)
Jaffna
The Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Jebanesai Bishop's House Vaddukoddai Sri Lanka Ph. 226
Kanyakumari
The Rt.Rev. G. Christdhas, M.A., B.D. CSI Nagercoil 629 001 Ph. 3539 (Office) 3540 (Residence)
Karimnagar
The Rt. Rev. S.J. Theodore, B.D., M.Th. Bishop's House Mukarampura P.O. Karimnagar 505 002 Ph. (08722) 2229 (Office) (08722) 2039
Karnataka Central
The Rt. Rev. Dr. C.D. Jathana Diocesan Office 20, Third Cross CSI Compound Bangalore 560 027 Ph. 223 766 or 224 941 (Office) 571 858 (Residence)
Karnataka North
The Most Rev.Vasant P. Dandin, M.A., B.D. Bishop's House Haliyal Road Dharwad 580 008 Ph. (0836) 41733 & 42604
Karnataka South
The Rt. Rev. D.P. Shettian, M.A., B.D. Diocesan Office CSI Balmatta Mangalore 575 002 Ph. 25763 (Office) 27302 (Residence)
Krishna-Godavari
The Rt.Rev. T.B.D. Prakasa Rao, M.A., B.D., B.Ed. Bishop Azariah High School Compound Vijayawada 520 010 ph. 474 237 (Office)
Madhya Kerala
The Rt. Rev. Sam Matthew CSI Bishop's House Kottayam 686 001 Kerala State Ph. (0481) 4274 or 3931 (Office) 561 997 (Residence)
Madras
The Rt. Rev. M. Azariah, M.A., B.D., S.T.M. Bishop's House 226 Cathedral Road Post Box 4914 Madras 600 086 Ph. 476 929, 475 933, 477 629 (Office) 475 804 (Residence)
Madurai-Ramnad
The Rt. Rev.Dr. D. Pothirajulu, M.A., B.D., Th.D. A.V.H. Building Post Box No. 233 162 East Veli Street Madurai 625 001 Ph. (0452) 36085 (Office) (0452) 44189 (Residence)
Medak
The Diocesan Office Bishop's House Cathedral Compound Medak 502 110 Ph. 479
Nandyal
CSI Diocesan Office Nandyal R.S. 518 502 Kurnool District
North Kerala
The Rt. Rev. Dr. P.G. Kuruvilla, B.D., M.Th., Dr Theol CSI Bishop's House Shoranur 679 121 Kerala Ph. (04929) 2545 (Office) (04929) 2426 (Residence)
Rayalaseema
The Rt. Rev. L.V. Azariah, B.Sc., B.D., M.Th Bishop's House CSI Compound Cuddahpah 516 001 Andra Pradesh Ph. 3014
South Kerala
The Rt.Rev. Dr. Samuel Amirtham Bishop's House L.M.S. Compound Trivandrum 695 033 Ph. (0471) 438 662
Tiruchirapalli-Thanjavur
(British names : Trichinopoly and Tanjore)
The Rt. Rev. Dr. G. Paul Vasantha Kumar P.B. No. 31, 8, Racquet Court Lane Tiruchirapalli 620 001 Tamilnadu Ph. (0431) 41102
Tirunelveli
The Rt. Rev. Jason S. Dharmaraj, M.A., B.D., Dip. Th. Bishopstowe Box 18 Tirunelveli 627 002 ph. 71291 & 72504
Thoothukudi - Nazareth
Vellore
The Rt. Rev. Dr. R.T. Baskeran, M.A., B.D., Th.M., D.D CSI Vellore Diocesan Office No. 1/A, Officer's Line Vellore 632 001 N.A. District Ph. 20160 (Office) 21507 (Residence)