Emmanuel, God with us, who didst make thy home in every culture and community on earth: We offer thanks for the raising up of thy servant Samuel Azariah as the first indigenous bishop in India. Grant that we may be strengthened by his witness to thy love without concern for class or caste, and by his labors for the unity of the Church in India, that people of many languages and cultures might with one voice give thee glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
Azariah was passionate about breaking down barriers between people. He saw the Hindu caste system as oppressive and made a point of reacting out to Dalits (“Untouchables”). He was also passionate about education and founded schools for boys and girls. pic.twitter.com/o4BWyzUnvQ
— Amy Mantravadi (@AmyMantravadi) January 2, 2024
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