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Most Rev. Dr.T. Sagayaraj,

In the light of the communication received from the Apostolic Nunciature, we wish to inform you that His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Fr. Sagayaraj Thamburaj, of the clergy of Tiruchirappalli, until now professor at St. Paul’s Seminary, as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Thanjavur (Tanjore).

This provision was made public in Rome on Saturday, 13th July 2024, at noon, corresponding to 15:30 hours, Indian Standard Time.

Msgr. Sagayaraj Thamburaj was born on 14th March 1969 in Ayyampatty, in the Diocese of Tiruchirappalli. He studied philosophy and theology at the Sacred Heart Seminary in Poonamalle, Chennai, and was ordained a priest on 17th April 1996. He was awarded a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Madras, a master’s degree from Madurai Kamaraj University, and a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Madras.

He has held the following offices: