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George Alapatt
Mar George Alapatt (11 February 1900 – 6 November 1973) was the fourth Bishop of Syro-Malabar Catholic Archdiocese of Thrissur, from 1 May 1944 until 4 June 1970, when he retired.[1] Alapatt was born at Karanchira in Thrissur district on 11 February 1900.[1] He attended all the four sessions of the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965).[1] He died in his sleep on 6 November 1973.[1]
Mar George Alapatt | |
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| Archbishop of Thrissur, Assistant at the Pontifical Throne | |
| Province | Kerala |
| Diocese | Syro-Malabar Catholic Archdiocese of Thrissur |
| See | Thrissur |
| Term ended | 4 June 1970 |
| Predecessor | Mar Francis Vazhapilly |
| Successor | Mar Joseph Kundukulam |
| Other post(s) | Second Vatican Council, Council Father |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 17 December 1927 |
| Consecration | 1 May 1944 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 February 1900 |
| Died | 6 November 1973 (aged 73) |
| Buried | Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral, Thrissur |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Syro-Malabar Catholic Church |
| Alma mater | St. Thomas College, Thrissur, Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, University of Detroit Mercy |