Cornelius Elanjikal | |
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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 Kerala, India |
Died | August 7, 2011 | (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.