Rev. Mohan Manoraj installed as new Bishop of CSI

Mangalore Today News Network

 Mangaluru, Dec 16, 2014 : Rev. Mohan Manoraj  from Mysore is the new Bishop of Karnataka South Diocese of Church of India (CSI). Dr. G Dyvasirvadam, CSI moderator led the Episcopal consecration and installation ceremony held at CSI Shanthi Cathedral at Balmatta  in the city  on December 15, Monday. Rev. Mohan Manoraj succeeded Bishop Emeritus J.S. Sadananda who retired recently.

 

 

 

 

Earlier, Rev. Mohan Manoraj was taken in a procession to the church. Several bishops and  officers of CSI took part in the procession which was followed by the oath taking ceremony.

 Speaking after taking charge, Bishop Rev. Mohan Devaraj  assured to work  for the welfare of the society with the active co-operation of the people. He also stated  that Bishop’s duty is to serve the people and have their interests upper most in mind.

 Rev. K.P. Devakumar, Vice President of Karnataka Southern Diocese.  Udayraj, Treasurer, V Isaac Vijayasekar, Secretary and several others were present.