Cornelius Elanjikal

Cornelius Elanjikal
Archbishop of Diocese of Verapoly (Emeritus)
Church Roman Catholic Church
See Diocese of Verapoly
In Office 1987–1996
Predecessor Joseph Kelanthara
Successor Daniel Acharuparambil
Orders
Ordination March 18, 1945
Personal details
Born September 8, 1918(1918-09-08)
Kerala, India
Died August 7, 2011(2011-08-07) (aged 92)

Cornelius Elanjikal D.D. Ph.D. DC.L. (September 8, 1918 – August 7, 2011) was an Indian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was born in Kerala, India and was ordained a priest on March 18, 1945. Elanjikal was appointed January 16, 1971 to the Diocese of Vijayapuram and was ordained a bishop on April 4, 1971. Elanjikal was appointed to the Diocese of Verapoly on January 26, 1987 and retired on June 14, 1996.

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