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(21st
March 1919-25th January 2009) Yet
another link of the pre-union days has been promoted to glory.
Bishop Arthur William Luther born on 21st March 1919
passed away at his Pune residence on 25th January 2009 and
was funeral service took place at the Bishop
Luther was consecrated under CIPBC in the year 1957 and he held the
Diocesan charge of the Diocese of Nashik and in post union period he
took over the charge of the Diocese of Bombay when Bishop Christopher
Robinson died and later left the episcopal ministry to join the
Leprosy Mission. Bishop
A. W. Luther, held charge of three dioceses in his lifetime (Nasik
Diocese of the former Church of India, Pakistan and Ceylon, Bombay and
Kolhapur dioceses after the inauguration of the Church of North
India). During
the service a few people were allowed to speak, and without an
exception they paid glowing tributes to their beloved Bishop Luther.
Among those who spoke were: Bishop Vijay Sathe, Bishop of Pune
Diocese; Rev. Bhasker Sojwal, a long time friend from All
recalled what a pleasant personality Bishop Luther was. He was always
approachable; truly a ‘people’s bishop’. No matter how hard and
difficult the circumstances, the joy of the Lord always emanated from
the face of Bishop Luther. Many drew a great inspiration from him. Our
hearts are full of gratitude to God for giving such a wonderful person
– a friend, pastor and bishop. Bishop Luther is survived by his son
Devdutt who has settled abroad, and a daughter, Dr. Usha Rahator who
has been serving in the Let
us thank God for his life and ministry and pray for Peace and Comfort
to the family. -The Rev. Dr. Enos Das
Pradhan, General Secretary, CNI
Synod The Rev. Dinanath S.
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