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PTI   |   Thiruvalla   |   Published 06.05.21, 01:18 AM Philipose Mar Chrysostom, former head of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church and the longest-serving bishop in India, died of age-related ailments on Wednesday, a church spokesperson said. He was 104. Mar Chrysostom had been discharged from a medical college hospital in Thiruvalla on Tuesday. He breathed his last at a private hospital in Kumbanad near Thiruvalla at 1.15am, the spokesperson said. Mar Chrysostom had celebrated his 104th birthday a week ago on April 27 while undergoing treatment at Medical College Hospital. His funeral will be held on Thursday.  A religious dignitary with a genuine humanitarian outlook and global vision, Mar Chrysostom was awarded the Padma Bhushan by President Ram Nath Kovind in 2018. 

Former head of Mar Thoma Church Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom passes away

He was 103. Mar Chrysostom was discharged from a hospital in Thiruvalla on Tuesday. He breathed his last at a private hospital in Kumbanad near here around 1.15 am, the spokesman said. An outstanding religious dignitary with a genuine humanitarian outlook and global vision, Mar Chrysostom was awarded Padma Bhushan by President Ram Nath Kovind in 2018. He is credited with implementing and formulating many projects to improve the social, economic and cultural condition of the poor and deprived. Born on April 27, 1918 in Karthikappally, he had inherited the missionary zeal from his father. After obtaining graduation from Union Christian (UC) College, Alwaye, he was attracted to missionary work and ordained as Deacon of the Church in 1944. Nine years later, in 1953, he was consecrated as Bishop.

India's Longest-Serving Bishop Philipose Mar Chrysostom Dies at 104

India s Longest-Serving Bishop Philipose Mar Chrysostom Dies at 104 © AFP 2021 / MANISH SWARUP Sputnik International https://sputniknews.com/india/202105051082802664-indias-longest-serving-bishop-philipose-mar-chrysostom-dies-at-104/ Often called the priest of wit and wisdom, Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom served as a bishop for nearly 68 years, which is a record in the Indian church. He was honoured with the nation s third-highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan in 2018. One of the oldest religious leaders in India, Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom, the former head of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church in Kerala, has passed away. He breathed his last at the age of 104 on Wednesday. Mar Chrysostom was reportedly unwell and admitted to a private hospital last week. His funeral will be held on Thursday.