Augustus Ekka
Rev. Augustus Ekka | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Dakshini Diocese | |
| Church | N.W.G.E.L.Church |
| Diocese | Dakshini Diocese |
| Appointed | 24 January 2022 |
| In office | 2022–present |
| Predecessor | Position Established |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 23 June 1991 |
| Consecration | 24 January 2024 |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Augustus Ekka 15 May 1962 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Lutheran |
| Parents |
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| Spouse |
Augastina Ekka (m. 1993) |
| Children | Anugrah Ekka (son) |
Rev. Augustus Ekka ( born 15 May 1962) is an Indian Bishop. Ekka is born in India and Ordained to the priesthood in 1991. He serves as the first Bishop of Dakshini Diocese of North Western Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church[1] since 2022.[2]
Early life
[edit]Rev. Augustus Ekka[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] was born on 15 May 1962 in the small village of Galgotri, Gumla, Jharkhand. He is the eldest son of his parents. He completed his primary education in his village and secondary education in Sursang. After completing his secondary education he completed his I.A. and B.A. in Kartik Oraon College, Gumla, in geography.
He completed his spiritual study of Bachelor of Divinity in Serampore Theological College, West Bengal. Then he completed his Diploma in E.C.M. in Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation, Kitwe, Zambia.
Career
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References
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- ^ "परमेश्वर के आगमन के लिए आत्मिक तैयारी जरूरी : रेव्ह अगस्तुस". Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). 23 May 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "कंपटीशन छोड़ आपसी भाईचारगी के साथ रहें - अगस्तुस एक्का". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 7 April 2024.
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- ^ "जीईएल चर्च के बिशप जॉनसन की चंगाई के लिए सामूहिक प्रार्थना". Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "प्रभु येसु के स्वागत के लिए सजे गिरजाघर, आराधना के लिए समय-सारणी जारी - अगस्तुस एक्का". NEWSWING. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
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