Louis Mathias
Louis Mathias (born 20 July 1887, Paris, died 3 August 1965, Legnano, Italy) was the first Catholic bishop of Shillong who later became the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore (1935-1952). He belonged to Salesian congregation and came as a missionary to India.
Archbishop Louis Mathias S.D.B. | |
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| Archbishop of Madras and Mylapore (Meliapor) | |
Bust of Archbishop Louis Mathias at Santhome Museum | |
| See | Madras and Mylapore (Meliapor) |
| Appointed | 25 March 1935 |
| Installed | 20 July 1935 |
| Term ended | 3 August 1965 |
| Predecessor | Eugène Mederlet |
| Successor | Anthony Rayappa Arulappa |
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| Ordination | 20 July 1913 |
| Consecration | 10 November 1934 by Ferdinand Périer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Louis Mathias July 20, 1887 Paris, France |
| Died | August 3, 1965 (aged 78) Legnand, Italy |
| Buried | San Thome Basilica |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Motto | Aude Et Spera (Dare and Hope) |
| Coat of arms | |
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