When was Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy born?

Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy was born on 5 February 1924 in Kalleri.

What positions has Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy held?

Positions held by Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy include: cardinal (1985–1991); Catholic archbishop (1968–1971); titular archbishop (since 9 November 1964); titular bishop (since 2 July 1962); auxiliary bishop (since 2 July 1962).

Where did Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy study?

Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy was educated at Loyola College, Pontifical Urbaniana University, St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School.

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Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy

Catholic cardinal (1924–2014)

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Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy was an Indian cardinal of the Catholic Church. He was the Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches in the Roman Curia and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1985. His episcopical motto was Aedificare domum Dei which means "To build the house of God". He was the fourth cardinal from India and the first curial cardinal of Asia outside of the Middle East.

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Born: 5 February 1924 wd
Place of birth: Kalleri wd
Died: 2 June 2014 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: India, British Raj wd
Occupation: Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd
Education: Loyola College, Pontifical Urbaniana University, St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School wd

Positions held wd

cardinal (25 May 1985 – 24 May 1991)
Catholic archbishop (11 January 1968 – 30 April 1971)
titular archbishop (since 9 November 1964)
titular bishop (since 2 July 1962)
auxiliary bishop (since 2 July 1962)

Awards wd

Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown (1988)

Questions

When was Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy born?: Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy was born on 5 February 1924 in Kalleri.
What positions has Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy held?: Positions held by Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy include: cardinal (1985–1991); Catholic archbishop (1968–1971); titular archbishop (since 9 November 1964); titular bishop (since 2 July 1962); auxiliary bishop (since 2 July 1962).
Where did Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy study?: Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy was educated at Loyola College, Pontifical Urbaniana University, St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School.

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