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Archbishop André-Théophile Mélizan, O.M.I. †

Deceased

Archbishop of Colombo, Sri Lanka


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
27 May 1844Born
1864¹19.5ProfessedMember of Oblates of Mary Immaculate
19 Oct 186824.3Ordained PriestPriest of Oblates of Mary Immaculate
8 Aug 187935.1AppointedCoadjutor Vicar Apostolic of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
8 Aug 187935.1AppointedTitular Bishop of Adrana
24 Jan 188035.6Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Adrana
20 Apr 188338.8SucceededVicar Apostolic of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
25 Nov 188642.4AppointedBishop of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
5 Mar 189348.7AppointedArchbishop of Colombo, Sri Lanka
27 Jun 190561.0DiedArchbishop of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Note(s): ¹ Year Uncertain

MicroData Summary for André-Théophile Mélizan
(VIAF: 380151246513744131047; WikiData: Q64658392)
Archbishop André-Théophile Mélizan O.M.I. (born , died ) Archbishop of Colombo

EventPlace
Birth PlaceMarseille, Diocese of Marseille, France
Ordained BishopN.D. du Mont, Marseille, Diocese of Marseille, France

  • a priest for 36.6 years
  • a bishop for 25.4 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • b/c2+: LC
  • b: Hierarchia Catholica, Volume 8, Page 74, and Page 217
  • b: Hierarchia Catholica, Volume 8, Page 327
  • b/c2+: Les Ordinations Épiscopales, Year 1880, Number 2
  • c2: Le Petit Episcopologe, Issue 6, Number 300, Ascendance
  • 4a69: Annuario Pontificio, Year 1882, Page 252

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