Part Final. An Illustrious Christian Leader , Poet and the First Indian Moderator of S.I U.C, Rt. Rev. Prof. V. Santiago, M.A,B,D,.

Introduction :  Pasumalai  Seminary [near Madurai ] established by the American Madura Mission's missionaries, played an important role in imparting education to the people living in and around Madurai even during  the 19th century. By 1870, Pasumalai Seminary was made distinctively a Theological School.

Pasumalai Seminary cum School and Santiago's education : Young V. Santiago was admitted in the Pasumalai Seminary School at Pasumalai for his School education .  V. Santiago was a brilliant  and studious student and he passed his Lower Secondary School Examination[ middle School ] in the year 1884 in first class and he Passed his  Matriculation Examination in First Class in the year 1886. V. Santiago meritoriously passed his First in Arts[F.A] Examination in First class in 1888.

Rev.V. Santiago resigned from  the American College to become a full time Christian Minister :Mr Vetham Santiago worked as a Teacher at the Pasumalai High School for nearly 14 years  from 1891 till 1905. and he was elevated to work in the American College as Mathematics Assistant Professor. Mr. V Santiago was working as a Professor of Mathematics in a efficacious  and enviable manner at the famous American College Madurai. Mr. V. Santiago was spontaneously pulled towards evangelical work and so he resigned his  prestigious teaching job in the American College.  In this context it is better and apt to mention that Prof. V Santiago's  son Prof. John S. Edward  had the privilege to work as  Physical Director at the American College from 1931 till 1965. Prof. John S Edward was a great lover of sports and a visionary so he created a Sports Fund  for the promotion of sports and that Fund  was later used by the College to establish a Concrete Basket Ball Court in 1991.Moreover Prof. John S. Edward donated a conspicuously huge trophy to the American College  as memorial remembrance of his beloved and sportsman  Son Mr Hans Raj who died in an air crash when he was a Training Pilot.  and This Hansraj Santiago Trophy is being given to the Athletic Champion  of American College , every year.

Rev. V.Santaigo was elected as the Moderator of SIUC in 1919:  Rev Vetham Santiago  pursued his Theological studies and successfully completed his Theological Studies and  consequently he was ordained as full time Pastor in the American Madura Mission. Rev. V. Santiago worked as Pastor at Battlagundu Madura Mission Church from 1908 till 1911.  And then he was transferred to Pasumalai American Madura Church in 1911. Rev Santiago worked as the Pastor of Pasumalai Congregation [American Madura Mission] for 14 years since 1911 till 1925. In 1917 Rev V.Santiago was elected as the President of the SIUC [South India United Churches]  and in 1919 he was elected as the Moderator of the S.I.U.C.

Rev.V. Santiago was one of the main Signatories of the Tranquebar Manifesto 1919: Rev V. Santiago was a visionary and so he played a vital role for the amalgamation of the Procalled testant Churches in South India .  To meet this end a meeting of Pastors of the Lutheran , Mehodist, South India United Church [SIUC ] and Anglican Churches was  convened by Rev Vedanayagam Samuel Azariah of Dornakal and Rev, V Santiago in Tranquebar in 1919. This milestone conference for Church Union held at Tranquebar is  as Tranquebar 1919. This historical Tranquebar Manifesto was signed by 6 Anglican Pastors headed  by Rev, V.S. Azariah and 25  SIUC  Pastors headed by Rev V, Santiago. This Tranquebar Manifesto  served as reference document for the succeeding conferences in this respect. the establishment  of C.S.I. on the 27th September, 1947 [ Church of South India ] owes a lot to  the historical Tranquebar Manifesto of 1919.

Rev V Santiago was a great  born Tamil Christian Writer and   Poet with great creativity: Rev. V Santiago was a born poet with natural creative aptitude and talents.    Dr Jones of Madura American Mission was also serving as the Manger of the  Press and Publishing Department of Madura American Mission during the last decade of nineteenth century  and first decade of  the 20th century  , at. Pasumalai. and Rev V Santiago was assisting  Dr. Jones . The  Press and Publishing Department  at Pasumali printed  pamphlets both in English and Tamil.  During that  period , Mr V. Santiago wrote a booklet in Tamil called 'Pasumalai Devotional Booklet .This Booklet of spiritual songs for revival meetings was prepared by Mr V Santiago.. The first edition of this booklet was exhausted as soon as it came out from the Printing Press . Thus the songs written and prepared  by Rev V Santiago got the reception from the people spontaneously and instantly.

Mr. V. Santiago , ably  assisted Dr. Jones for the successful publications of two magazines namely the TRUE NEWS, and the JOYFUL NEWS  .  The True News was a bilingual semi monthly News Paper and the Joyful News was monthly vernacular [Tamil ] missionary paper. Apart from this journalist work Rev V. Santiago had written some immortal Tamil Lyrics which  are being sung in Tamil Worship services throughout the world in countries like India , Srilanka, Singapore , Malaysia , Canada, USA, Australia. U.K and in so many other countries also.  The following  songs are a few of the famous Chirstian Lyrics written by Rev .V. Santiago  :
1]  Varavenum Paranaaeeya ......
2] ,Vinthai  kiristhaasu  Raja ........
3]  Thevana Naan Vumathanddiyil.....
4]  Yesu Naan Nirkum kanmalaiyaa....
5]  Thanthen Yennai Yesuva.......
6]  Thaasara Iththaraniai Anbai  , etc,
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Rev V. Santiago's lines in his  Lyrics  vividly proclaim his spiritual  understanding and social  thinking, and message . Specially his iconic Tamil Christian Lyric , Thasara Iththaraniai Anabi , Yesuvukku Sonthamakkuvom, was/is one of the most popular Tamil Chritian Lyrics ever written and sung  it is living song.

                                    

Conclusion :The great Tamil  Christian poet, Writer, Visionary, Social Thinker, Teacher, Journalist and Christian leader, Moderator. Rev V Santiago  passed away from this world on 28th November, 1929 and now is not living with us physically. Rev V. Santiago's  intellectual and prayerful sincere contribution for the union of the Protestant Churches of South India is second to none.  He was a witnessing Christian , He was very honest , he loved the fellow human-beings without any prejudice and bias; specially he loved  the poor people and firmly believed that Christ's teaching will liberate and lift  the poor and underprivileged people in all fronts. His children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are decorating very high places in life ,  and in tune  with his faith and hope, the poor people whom he really cared  are progressing  in a spectacular and unimaginable manner in all fronts, both in India and abroad . Really Rev.Vetham Santiago was a Great Soul and Visionary.

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An Outstanding Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the West Malaysia Tan.Rt.Rev. Dr.John Gurubatham Savarimuthu. Part Final

Bishop John  Gurubatham Savarimuthu .Part Final
Mrs. Merlyn   Ravi and Family: Mrs Pushpam John's daughter Merlyn  married Mr Ravi, and this couple have settled in Australia.  

Mr. J.M.K. Sehar, M.A, M.Sc, I.R.S: Mrs Pushpam John's illustrious son late Mr J.M.K.Sekar was a brilliant student  .Mr.JMK Sehar did his B.A in the Hindu College , Tirunelveli and his M.A[ English Lit] in the prestigious St. Joseph's College , Trichy. After his Post graduation  Mr JMK Sehar wrote and  passed his I.R.S,  competitive Indian Civil Service examination and joined as an Assistant Collector of Customs in the Government of India . And he was sent to England for higher studies by the Government of India and  he did his M.Sc, in UK and returned to India successfully. He  had natural inclination for religious and spiritual   subjects and affairs so he did a Theology Course in Switzerland sponsored by World Christian Council.  He was very smart ,  earnest  and efficient in discharging  his official duties ,  He served in the Central Customs and Excise Department in various colorful capacities such as Commissioner of Customs and Excise, etc, and after a long fruitful and colorful  period of service, he  was elevated as the Member of Central Board of Excise and Customs and in 2010 , Sri Sehar I.R.S, retired from his Government Service. He was also a great social thinker and worker like his father Mr. John [Thasildar]; but unfortunately after his retirement  Mr J.M.K Sehar  did not live long.

Anglican Bishop Rt. Rev. John Gurubatham Savaaraimuthu  : Mr  Gurubatham and Mrs Koilpillai' couple's  illustrious son Mr John G .Savarimuthu  was a student of B.Sc Degree Course in the famous MDT Hindu College , Pettai, Tirunelveli and he  received his B.Sc Degree from the famous Madras University in 1947. He did a Theological Course at the Nazareth Seminary located near Kulesekarapatinam  South Tamil Nadu. and then he continued  his theological education and  passed his B.D, as a student of   Tamil Nadu Theological College in 1952.   Mr John G. Savaarimuthu went to Malaysia on the invitation and advice of Rev. Gnanasigamani .


                                        
                                                  KUALA LUMPUR.     MALAYSIA..


Rev John G Savarimuthu's Wife and Children :  Rev. John G Savarimuthu married Ms. Catherin Paun D/O  Rev T.Yesudian of Kulasekarapattinam [ Rev T.Yesudian pioneered the congregation of Church of the Holy Spirit in Buntong , Malaysia] and this blissful  Savarimuthu couple was blessed with  one son and one lovely daughter, namely :[1] Mr. Prof. Jonny Savarimuthu and [2] Ms. Mary Thangam Benjamin .Mr. Jonny Savarimuhu retired as a College Professor in Malaysia. Rev John G Savarimuthu's lovley daughter Ms. Mary Thangam married  her maternal Aunt Mrs. Pushpam John's son Dr. Benjamin, M.B.B.S, M.S [Ortho]  . Ms. Mary Thangam Benjamin and Dr. Benjamin couple has been blessed with three smart and intelligent daughters namely:[1] Ms. . Kiruba , [2] Ms. Karuna, and [3] Ms Karunya .  Ms kiruba, MBBS, is a qualified Medical Doctor , Ms Karuna is working in a Bank and [3] Ms karunya is doing her MBBS.

John Gurubatham Savarimuthu was ordained as a Anglican Priest :  John Gurubatham Savarimuthu went to Malaysia as advised by Rev Gnanasigamoni .. John Gurubatham Savarimuthu was ordained as Anglican Church Priest  in 1952. Since then there was no turning back . Really he was a caring Pastor to the congregation  and he led the members towards the love of Christ and green spiritual pastures with all devotion and sincerity In 1963 he was sent to England to pursue his higher studies in Theology and accordingly he  pursued his Diploma in Theology in the famous St. Augustine  Missionary College , Canterbury in England and passed his  Diploma examination in Distinction...

Some Sign Posts of the Priestly Career of Rev John G Savarimuthu : Rev. John Gurubatham Savarimuthu  was a good preacher, administrator, good Christian in the real sense of the word and so God was elevating him in his Missionary career year by year. Here I will l high light some sign posts of his missionary and sacerdotal career .He served as Archdeacon of Southern Archdeaconry, Diocese of West Malaysia in 1970.  He served as Archdeacon , Diocese of West Malaysia in 1972. He served as Vicar General of the Diocese of West Malaysia.[1972.], in the same year Rev John Gurubatham Savarimuthu was consecrated as  Anglican  Bishop of the Diocese of West Malaysia. Without any turning back with high spiritual and physical spirit and enthusiasm he served  a Dynamic and Peoples Bishop of the Anglican Church , Diocese of  West Malaysia from 1972 till his death in 1994. It is appropriate to mention here that he was the first and also the last  Indian origin Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of west Malaysia 

Some Sign Posts of Rev John G Savarimuthu's life travel : [1] Rev John G Savaarimuthu represented the Anglican Diocese of west Malaysia in the Council Of Churches [1979-1982] [2]  He was a Visiting Lecturer at St Peter's Hall, Trinity College , Singapore. [3]. Examining Chaplain to the Bishops of Singapore and Malaysia  [1964 -1970]. Rev John was having excellent command over English language .[5] He efficaciously served as National secretary of Church Union Negotiating Committee , Malaysia and Singapore [ 1973 ] [6]. He had the rare honor of serving as the National President of the Council Of Churches, Malaysia [1979-1983 ]. Rev John Gurubatham Savarimuthu also served as Provincial Secretary , Council of Churches of  East Asia [1979-1988 ]. He served as the Chairman of Theological Commission since 1987. He meritoriously and adorably served as a Member, Anglican Lutheran Internatinla Comission 

Conclusion : Rev John Gurubatham was a practicing Christian  he was a champion of communal harmony  and in recognition of his impartial service for the cause of social harmony, the Government of Malaysia appointed Anglican Bishop Rt Rev .John Gurubatham Savarimuthu  as a Member the  Unity Board,  Office of Prime Minister, Government of Malaysia . hBishop John G Savarimuthu  was a multi-faceted personality.  Moreover the Government of Malaysia honored Bishop Rt Rev.John G Savarimuthu by conferring the prestigious TAN Sri Award on him 'He had many privileged opportunities to attend many international religious and missionary conferences  in many foreign countries. In 1992  due to heart problem he underwent two heart operations.  As usual in 1992 Bishop John G.Savarimuthu visited his native place Kulasekarapattinam , Tamil Nadu to participate in the St John's annul festival on 24th June 1992. that was his last visit to his native place Kulasekarapattinam  Due to sickness in 1993 he could not attend the St John's festival . In spite of his severe  heart problem,  in line and obedience to a divine message he received he did not  go for a third heart surgery . After having served as  Anglican Bishop of the  Diocese of  West Malaysia for nearly 22 long years he breathed his last breath on 29th November , 1994. By his manifolded services and accomplishments  Anglican Bishop Rt. Rev John Gurubatham Savarimuthu  had become an indelible part of  social , education and Church history. of Malaysia , Tamil Nadu , Asia and world.   God has kindly blessed his children, grandchildren, siblings and other close relatives abundantly  and they are shining and simmering in  their respective fields and  walks of life
[ His sister  Mrs Pusham John shared  many interesting information with me some days back, emotionally and intelligently]

By P. BABU MANOHARAN, M.A, [Rights reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected later if needed].

An Outstanding Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of West. Malaysia Tan. Rt.Rev.Dr John G.Savarimuthu, B.Sc, B.D, Dip In Theology [Uk] Part A..

Introduction: Tan Sri. Rt.Rev. John Gurubatham Savarimuthu, P.S.M, B.Sc, B.D, Dip in Theology[U.K] was one of the brightest,  tallest and outstanding personalities  of Tamil Nadu, Malaysia and India  and he served as the Anglican Church Bishop of the Diocese of West Malaysia , with great distinction and dedication from 1973 till 1994. He had the distinctive privilege and honor of serving as a Member of National Unity Board , office of Prime Minister, Government of Malaysia . His enviable accomplishments and unique travel from Kulasekarapattinam, [Southern Tamil Nadu ] to the Kuala Lumpur deserves great attention, re-reading  and recognition. His enviable accomplishment  in the field of Theological Education ,Public Service, Social harmony, Religion, Education,etc, . had become a part and parcel of history and definitely he was one of the outstanding personalities and Kilometerstones of Tamil Nadu , Malaysia and India. His gorgeous profile will bring joy and inspiration to the readers of this Article.

Rev John Gurubatham Savarimuthu's Birth and Parents:  Bishop John G. Savarimuthu's native place   kulasekarapattinam is one of the beautiful small towns located on the splendid  sea-shore of Bay of Bengal  near Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu and in this lovely village there lived a blessed  couple namely Mr. Gurupatham and Mrs Koilpillai Gurubatham  and to this lovely couple Rev John Gurubatham Savarimuthu was born on 29th November , 1926. Before dealing with the colorful profile of Bishop Rev John Gurubatham Savarimuthu, I will high light the profiles of his  siblings and their families.

John Savarimuthu's Siblings and family : Mr. Gurubatham and Mrs Koilpillai Gurubatham couple begot one son and two lovely daughters namely: [1] Mr.John G.Savarimuthu, [2] Ms.Pushpam John , [3] Ms Yesudial Manuel. These names are not given in filial order.

Mrs. Yesudial Manuel and her family :  Ms Yesudial married Mr. Manuel and this Manuel couple was blessed with one son by name[1] Mr. Augustine  and two lovely daughters by name[2] :Ms. Beula and [3]Ms. Myla . Mr. Augustine  married Ms Selvam and this blissful couple has been blessed with one beautiful daughter by name Mrs. Malini, M.A, B. Ed, .Malini has married Er. Rufus 

Mrs Pushpam  John: Ms . Pushpam  has married Mr John and this lovely couple was blessed  with two sons and two daughters namely;[1] Dr. J. Benjamin, M.B.B.S, M.S [Ortho], [2]Mr. Gnanamalai Kulesekara, M.Com, [3]Ms Jasmine Daniel , and [4] Ms. Merlin Ravi . [The following profiles of the siblings are not dealt with in filial order]

Mr. Gnanamalai Kulesekara, M.Com, and his family: Mr. Gnanamalai Kulesekara has married Dr. Doreen, M.A, B. Ed, M. Phil, Ph.D . Mrs Dr. Doreen G Kulesekara was working as a Professor in the famous Meston College of Education , Royapettah, Chennai  Mr Gnanamalai Kulesekara and his lovely and learned wife Mrs. Dr. Doreen G Kulesekara couple has been blessed with one  cute daughter and smart son   namely: [1]Ms. Jane Divya , B.E, [she has been working as an engineer at the famous TCS ]and [2] Mr. John Deepak Kulesekara,[ He is doing his M.B.B.S, in a famous Medical College in Pondichery].

Ms. Jasmine Daniel and her family :  Ms. Jasmine, M.A, M.Ed married Mr. Daniel . Mrs Jasmine Daniel worked in the famous St. Ebbas Girls H.S.School, Chennai  and retired as  Head-Mistress and Mr Daniel  retired as Statistics Officer, Government of India .  This lovely couple's beautiful and smart daughter  Ms. Doreen, B.E, is working as an engineer in a reputed company. in Bangalore.
  
[Part Final will follow soon ]
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An Illustrious Christian Leader and Poet and the first Indian Moderator of S.I.U.C, Rt. Rev. Prof. V. Santiago, M.A,B.D, and his Family. Part B

Introduction  Rev. V. Santiago's  grandchildren are spread over throughout  the length and breadth of the world today and shinning in their respective fields. In this informative Article  no strict filial order is followed  by me while writing their profiles here 

Mrs. Jemima Srivatsa:  Ms.Jemima was a  beautiful and blissful daughter of our Rev V Santiago's son Rev.Deva.Arul. Santiago  . After her School studies in Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, Ms.Jemima did her Nursing course in the famous Christian Medical College [CMC} at Loudhiana, Punjab and she fell in love with  Dr. SriVasta, M.B.B.S, F.R.C.S, and subsequently married him .Mrs Jemima SriVatsa and Dr Srivasta couple is blessed with  a lovely daughter and two smart sons. Jemima couple's  charming daughter Ms.Dr. Sundari, Ph.D, is a Doctorate degree holder in Nursing and she works and  resides in England, UK and Mrs Jemima Srivatsa and Dr Srivasta couple's  first son Dr. Immanuel Srivasta, M.R.C.P, is also working and residing in England. and Dr. Immanuel's brother Mr Andrew Vijakumar is  working as a Solicitor in England. It is really pertinent and heart warming to mention here Dr Srivatsa was a nephew of India's former Prime Minister Sri. Lal Bahadur Sastri.[Sri Lal Bahadur Sastri's Sister's Son ]. Dr. Srivasta ,M.B.B.S, F.R.C.S had passed away  in England and his wife and children  are living in England

Mrs. Elsy Edwin Enos:  Rev. D.A. Santiagu's  beautiful daughter Ms. Elsy married Mr Edwin Enos and this beautiful couple has been blessed with  1 son and 2 daughters.  Ms.Elsy Edwin Enos is working as teacher , in Madurai and she is  a talented singer and she is also a prominent Choir member at the famous Cathedral Church, Madurai. This couple's one daughter is slightly physically challenged   and the second daughter Ms.Rani after having passed her M.A.[French]   went to Canada  in connection with her job and there she  married a Canadian Citizen by name Mr Rudy Stephano and this couple is now living in Canada..Mr Rudy Stephano and Mrs Rani Rudy Stephano couple is blessed with a lovely son  and daughter.namely: Mr.Anton and  Ms. Alba .Mr Anton Rudy Stephano is an Aeronautical Engineer and Ms. Alba is working as Teacher and they all are living in Canada. 

Wing Commander Mr. Stanely Santiagu ;  Rev. V. Santiago's son Rev D.A Santiago's son  Wing Commander Mr Stanely worked as a Pilot in the the Indian Air force. His wife Mrs Margret Stanely and Mr. Stanely couple has been blessed with 2 sons and 1 lovely daughter. Wing Commander Stanely couples's son Mr Paul is a talented Musician  and now lives in Australia and Paul's brother Mr. Davis is also a great Musician he too lives in Australia. Wing Commander Stanely' lovely daughter Mrs.Mary Kete lives in England and she has married an Englishman. 

Er. Rajan Santiago, BE :  Er. Rajan BE is living in Madurai and he is a Civil Engineer and no more information is available about him 

Mrs.Dr. Geetha Sornabai Alan NAY Seelan : Mrs.Dr Geetha Alan, MBBS, D.R.C.O.G[U.K] was the last daughter of Rev. Deva Arul Santiagu .Dr. Geetha Alan  did her M.B.B.S at famous Christian Medical College at Ludhiana, Punjab and did her DRCOG course in UK She was a Gynaecologist ; before marriage she worded as government Doctor in Salem , Tamil Nadu and after marriage she did not work but flourished  as a good Home Maker . Dr Geetha's husband Mr Alan N.A.Y Seelan was working with the famous Navy Aircraft  carrier VIKRANT as Chief Engineer[it is good to mention here that Mr Alan's younger brother Dr.Lawrence Manuel, B.Sc, D.Ortho, M.S. is living with his wife Mrs. Rajammal Lawrence in Nagecoi]. . Now Dr. Geetha Alan is not living with us today physically but her husband is living in Dindugal,

Mr Edward Ponniah Santiago:. It is learned that Rev V. Santiagu had  a few more children.apart from Rev.D.A. Santiagu.. Rev V. Santiagu's another son  Mr Edward Ponniah Santiagu worked as Physical Director at the prestigious American College , Madurai and he married a Christian girl from Kerala. Mr Edward Ponniah and his wife were blessed with two sons and two daughters namely; [1]Mr. Victor, [2] Mr Hans Raj. [3]  Mrs .Dorothy Santiagu  Arthur Davis. [4] another daughter, and she died at an early age in a strange way. Mr. Hans Raj was serving in the Indian Air-force as a Pilot Officer but unfortunately while diving in the air he met with a fatal accident and died . Mrs. Dorothy, BSc B.Ed married Mr Arthur Davis , MA {English ] from Nagearcoil. [Mr. Arthur Davis retired as Principal of Pioneer Kumarasamy College, Nagercoil ]  and Mrs Dorothy Arthur Davis  retired as Assistant Head-Mistress of the famous Duthie Higher Secondary School, Nagercoil .

                          

Conclusion: Rev V. Santiago's children and grandchildren were/are living in many foreign countries and are doing extremely well in their respective professions and fields. 

[Part C  will follow soon ]

By. P. BABU MANOHARAN, M.A, [ Rights are reserved. This Article will be modified , enlarged altered and corrected if needed later].

An Illustrious Christian Leader and Poet and the First Indian Moderator of S.I.U.C, Rt.Rev. Prof.V. Santiago, M.A.,B.D and his Family. Part A.

Introduction : Rev . Prof. V Santiago of Batlagundu,[1868-1929] was really a remarkable and colorful personality.  He was indeed a great Visionary , great Christian Leader, Poet and Musician, Professor  at American College, Madurai,   and social Thinker.  .He played a dynamic role in the formation of Church of South India  by signing the historical Tranquebar Manifesto in 1919 as the Moderator of SIUC, along with Bishop Azariah of Anglican Churches.. By his visionary efforts and actions he played a vital  and commanding role to shape the history and course of events for the cause of Christians in South India. His famous Tamil Christian lyric , Thasara Iththaraniai Anbai Isuvukkokku Sonthamakuvom,  will last till the last day of this world.

V. Santiago's Birth and Parents ; Batlagundu, the native place of Rev V. Santiagu is a beautiful little  idyllic village called Silukuvarpatti near Vathagundu, which lies on the base  plains of Kodai hills near Kodai Road .. Rev. V.Santiagu was born to his beloved parents Mr. and Mrs. Vethamuthu  at Silukuvarpatti in 1868 AD..

V. Santiago's Siblings: Mr and Mrs Vethamuthu couple was blessed with 4 smart sons and 2 beautiful daughters  and among Santiagu's brothers,  his famous brothers , Rev V. Masillamani and Rev V. Bemjamin were also great Tamil Christian poets. Rev. V. Masillamani had written some mind blowing Tamil Christian lyrics like :[1] "Thanthanai Thuthippoma  Thiruchchabaiyora,", and some of other songs.  Rev Benjamin had also written some beautiful Tamil Christian  Lyrics.

Rev V. Santiagu's  Son Rev. Deva Arul Santiagu and family : Rev. V. Santiagu's son Rev Deva Arul Santiagu also followed the religious footsteps of his father  Rev V . Santiagu and became an ordained Christian Pastor in the American Madura Mission. Rev. A Deva Arul Santiago and his lovely wife Mrs Christinal D.A. Santiago couple was blessed with four  lovely daughters and two smart sons namely :[1]Mrs. Princess Sulochana Sebastian [2 Mrs Jemima SriVasta, [3]Mrs. Elsy Edwin Enos, [4] Wing Commander Mr. Stanely Santiago ,[5] Mr Rajan Santiago. and[6]Mrs Geetha Sornabai N.A.Y.Allan. Definitely Rev V Santiagu was blessed by God, through his blessed children and grandchildren, in line with the blessings embedded in Psalm 128, Bible. Now  I would like to give a precise profile on each of Rev V, Sanntiagu's grandchildren one by one in the following paragraphs so that we can arrive at a comprehensive  and historical estimate about Rev, V Santiagu and his family.

[1]Mrs. Princess Sulochana Sebastian :  Rev V Santiagu's son Rev. Deva Arul Santiagu and his wife Christinal D.A. Santiagu couple's eldest daughter was Ms. Princess Sulochana  and she married Mr.. Sebastian of Jehovah Witness . Mrs Pricess Sulocha was a teacher and lived with her family in Madras and Mr Sebastian worked in the Postal Department .Mrs Princess Sulochana and Mr Sebastian couple was blessed with one  lovely daughter by name Ms. Kavitha and one son by name Mr Thamba.
{Part B will  follow soon with great inspiring  untold information ]

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The First Indian Bishop of the CSI Diocese of Madras Rt. Rev .Dr. David Chellappa. Part Final

Introduction ; Dr. David Chellappa was blessed and endowed with extraordinary intellectual stamina , fanatical honesty , impeccable integrity,  natural literary flair, sharp grasping power and great faith in God .  Whatever happened to Dr. David Chellappa  to do, he did with all his might and full mind , and these policies and qualities  of  his life took Dr David Chellappa to great and unique heights in life. He was the first in many fronts .Dr. David Chellappa was the first Indian Principal of St Paul's High School , Vepery, Madras ; he was first Indian Pastor of the historical St Thomas English Church at San Thome, Madras ;  and he was the first Indian Bishop of the C.S.I Diocese of Madras..  The C.S.I Madras Diocese is  thankfully celebrating the Tri-Centenary Celebration of St Paul's High School [  Now it is called ,St Paul's Higher Secondary School, Vepery , Madas ], in this inspiring and emotional back-ground I am really glad and privileged to write some Articles on Rt. Rev Dr David Chellappa .

Rev.David Chellappa  was elected and consecrated as the First Indian Bishop of the C.S.I Diocese of Madras in 1955: .Rt. Rev.Dr.J.W.Gladstone writes ,"The fulfilment of the negotiations started at Tranquebar in 1919 was on 27th September 1947 when the Church of South India was inaugurated at Madras.[United to Unite , p. 26] Prof.S. Manickam writes ," The Church Union Movement in South India which eventually resulted in the birth of the Church of South India on 27th September , 1947 is one of the greatest miracles ever performed by God in the first half of the present century[ Ibid, p.7].The Church of South India was duly inaugurated  by the presiding Bishop Rt. Rev. C.K.Jacob  on Saturday , 27th September 1947. at the magnificent St. George Cathedral Madras .Rt. Rev Arthur Michael Hollis was functioning as the the Bishop of Madras  when CSI was  formed and inaugurated ; so he was commissioned to continue in the same post as  Bishop of  the newly formed CSI  Madras Diocese .Bishop Hollis was one of the pioneers of the Church Union in South India  and  he was elected as the first Moderator of the  newly formed Church of South India [CSI ]As there arose a vacancy for the post of Bishop in Madras CSI Diocese , Rev Dadid Chellappa contested in the Bishop Election and won. So  Rev. David Chellappa was consecrated as the first Indian  Bishop of the CSI Diocese of Madras on 25th January, 1955 on St. Paul's Day... Bishop David Chellappa  was a towering personality, efficient administrator, convincing speaker both in English and Tamil in short he commanded respect  from all the sections both from Christians and Non Christians.  Rt Rev Dr. David Chellappa arranged a Crusade in Madras during the historical visit of Rev. Dr. Billy Graham , in 1956

                                         
           Rt. Rev. Dr. David Chellappa [R] is with Rev Dr.Billy Graham,  1956 Crusade  Madras
                                        [Photo Courtesy Dr.Paul Chellappa,   US ].
Rt .Rev Dr David Chellappa served as Interim Bishop of Trichy -Tanjore CSI Diocese[1962-1964:
In addition, on the request from the  then C.S.I Moderator Rev. A. H. Legg, Rt.Rev. Dr. David Chellappa acted as Interim Bishop of Tricy Tanjore CSI Diocese, in an able and enviable manner from 1962 till  7th February,1964. In this context it will be useful and appropriate to recollect a fact that in 1933 Mr. David Chellpa was ordained by Rt Rev E.H. Waller and was sent to Trichy district to serve two village congregations at Mattupatti and Irangalur, but after nearly three decades Rt. Rev Dr. David Chellappa  had the privilege to act as the Interim Bishop of Trichy- Tanjore CSI Diocese for two years.  Bishop Chellappa was over burned with his official responsibility and work load and  was physically affected  so unfortunately Rt . Rev. Dr. David Chellappa died on the 25 th Agust , 1964 in Madras.


                                               
 [This is a memorial tablet for the first Indian Bishop of Madras Diocese[CSI], the Rt.Rev. David Chellappa  erected  inside the St. George's Cathedral, Madras by the congregation of St. George's cathedral, Madras ][ Photo Courtesy Dr. Paul Chellappa, US]

Rt. Rev. Dr. David  Chellappa , was a great thinker, writer and reader of books:  Rt  Rev. Dr. David
Chellappa  was having a natural flair for literature  and religion.. He loved books,so he used to buy  books on Religion and Literature,  generally from CLS, Madras, every month regularly. He was having hundreds of valuable books  on many subjects specially on Religion, Philosophy and English literature .He was having a splendid  personal Home Library in his house ; but now his Son Dr Paul Chellappa laments  that nobody knows from the family about the fate of those valuable books after the demise of his father Dr. David Chellppa.  Bishop. Dr. David Chellappa was a prolific writer, voracious reader  and literary critic, he had written many Book Reviews on Religious books in the Madras Mail and also had written many inspiring, sharp and thought provoking  book reviews in English in the Hindu, on many secular English books. His English accent was very impressive and impeccable and his Queen's English accent was well appreciated by His English and Indian friends.

Rt Rev Bishop. David Chellappa was conferred Doctor of Divinity Degree[Honoris Causa] by an American University  in 1957 : Rt Rev . David Chellappa was invited by Reformed Churches of U.S.A in 1957 as a Guest of Honor. During Rt Rev David Chellappa's stay  in US, the famous Hope College , Holland , Michigan  State , USA, conferred an honorary Doctor of Divinity[ D.D] degree on Rt Rev. Bishop David Chellappa.

Conclusion : .It is not easy to write an evaluation about Rt Rev Dr, David Chellppa, M.A, D.D, in some lines . I can say he was a rare and remarkable personality . He was  a man of integrity, a man of God, a lover of books and a student of  English literature , he was an eloquent speaker and preacher, an intellectual , rubbed his shoulders with the tall personalities of his time including former chief Minister of Madras state Mr K kamaraj . Rev Bishop Dr. David Chellappa  was a patriot,   a great supporter of ecumenical movement among  christian denominations, he was compassionate and efficient teacher, he loved his wife and children , he was a man of principles, he loved Tamil language also, he was very handsome  with  beautiful mind  and so on .Unfortunately he died at an young age of 59  in 1964. I can say really Rt. Rev David Chellappa was born great and achieved greatness. and he was a remarkable person  In his death the Indian Christianity specially the Church of South India had lost one of the tallest leaders of the Church and the state of Tamil Nadu had lost one of its  intellectuals and the World a good human-being..
By . P. Babu Manoharan ,M.A, [ Rights reserved .This Article will be enlarged, altered , and  corrected if needed later.]






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The First Indian Bishop of the C.S.I. Diocese of Madras, Rt.Rev.Dr. David Chellappa. Part. C.

Introduction:  Generally the Time determines the role  and  destiny of individuals and at times some  rare and remarkable personalities design and decide an impact on the direction, role, and chapters of time,  and Rt. Rev Dr David Chellappa belonged to the second category of rare personalities.   The Great Shakespeare said," some are born  great  and some achieve greatness", but in the case of Rev Dr. David Chellappa he was not only  born great and also achieved greatness ; yet he was reasonably modest that was his unique greatness.  In this Article,   I will the deal with Rev. Dr. David Chellappa's ancestors and their  historical link with the famous Danish Missionary  Rev Schwartz and King Sarafoji II . And also I will deal with Bishop David Chellappa's remarkable role as the first Indian  Principal of St Paul's  High School , Vepery,Madras and as the  first  Indian Pastor of St Thomas English Church, Madras .
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Rt.Rev Dr David Chellappa's Ancestors and Sarafoji Raja II : Rt Rev.Dr. David Chellappa's mother Ms.Elizabeth Daniel Chellappa hailed from one of the illustrious and distinguished families of Tanjore and South India . .Mrs Elizabeth Daniel Chellappa  was a daughter of Munsif A. David Pillay, who served as the Legal Adviser to King Sarafoji Maharaja of Tanjore.  Munsiff David was a great grandson of Mr.Malayperuman of Tanjore  who was led to Christ by the great and devoted Danish  Missionary Rev Schwarts.. Munsif.David's daughter Ms. Elizabeth married Mr. Justice Daniel Chellappa.. And Mrs. Elizabeth David Chellappa christened  her first born son as David in remembrance of her father Munsif David. Munsif David grew up  with Sarafoji  Maharaja  in Tanjore   and later became Sarafoji Maha Raja's legal adviser.



                         [ Photo Courtesy Dr. Paul Chellappa, U.S.A  ]                                                                                                          

Dr.David Chellappa was the first Indian Principal of the St. Paul's High School Vepery,Madras:On his arrival from England in 1937  Dr David Chellappa was :appointed as  Principal of St. Paul's High School, Vepery, Madras : Dr. David Chellappa was the first Indian  Principal of the prestigious St. Paul's High School Vepery Madras, untill then only Oxford educated Europeans were working as Principals of St Paul's High School.Vepery, Madras. . No doubt it was a great honor for anybody to become a Principal of St Paul's High School, Vepery. In this context  it is pertinent  and useful to trace the concise history of  St Pauls High School.  St Pauls High School Vepery , Madras  was established as Malabar Charity School by the famous Danish Missionary Rev J.E. Grundler for the poor Tamil Children in Vepery,Madras in 1716., and this school later was called as Vepery English Grammar School . In this context to  it pertinent to mention  here that the great iconic English Commander Robert Clive lived in this School Compound  during his marriage. .The name of the School took many births and in 1912 this School was named as St. Paul's High School.. In 1978  this School was upgraded as Higher Secondary School and now this School is called, St Paul's Higher Secondary School. Dr. David Chellappa served as the Head Master of this historical School as its First Indian Head-Master for nearly twenty year from 1937 till he was elected and consecrated as the first Indian Bishop of the CSI Diocese of Madras in 1955.  Rev.Dr David was a convincing and efficacious teacher, and he loved all the students without any discrimination and   wisely and diplomatically enforced discipline among the students very effectively and took the fame and name of the School to great heights, And St Paul's High School became very famous and well sought after school in Madras under his  fabulous administration.

                                                  
         [ Rev. David Chellapa with Dr.AJBoy,  Principal , Madras Christian College, Tambaram],
[ St. Paul's Principal's House, Vepery., Madras, 1945, This Photo  was given by Dr Paul Chellappa, }

David was the first Indian Pastor of the famous St  Thomas English Church, San Thome, Madras: when Dr Chellappa was appointed as the Head-Master of St Paul's High School  in 1937, simultaneously  he was ordained as  Priest In-Charge of the historical St. Thomas English Church, Santhome, Madras .All of his predecessors were English men and Dr .David Chellappa was the first Indian clergy who was given the privilege to serve as Pastor of this prestigious St. Thomas English Church, Madras . As Dr David Chellappa was a good student of English Literature he was having a fluent  and fertile command over the English language, his sermons in English  were well appreciated  with awesome attention both by the Europeans and the Indians
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Rev. Dr.  David Chellappa was a prolific writer, great journalist and editor of journals: Because of his splendid and spectacular fluent command over English language, he was  made by the Bishop of Madras Diocese as Editor of the Madras Diocesan Magazine in 1946 . Rev David Chellappa also served as Editor of the famous magazine South India Churchman . Moreover Rev. Dr. David Chellappa had penned some thought provoking books in English namely ;[1] A  Tree On a Hill [Tamil], [2] Seven Words' [3] Against 7 Sins,  and  [4] Saints Speak ; in a lovely. lucid, literary language..

Conclusion :  Thus as a Head-Master  , Editor, Writer , Preacher , Pastor Dr. David Chelappa  had made lasting  and distinctive imprints in  the history of his time.  The Final Part  of this Article will succeed this article soon, and in the final Part I will deal with his  role as the first Indian Bishop of the CSI Diocese of Madras and a precise  evaluation  and review about his  remarkable life and accomplishments
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By. P. BABU MANOHARAN, M.A, [Rights reserved. This Article will be altered , enlarged , corrected later, if needed ].