Christopher Asir
| A. Christopher Asir | |
|---|---|
| Bishop in Madurai Ramnad | |
| Church | Christian |
| See | Church of South India |
| In office | 2004–2012 |
| Predecessor | The Right Reverend D. Thavaraj David Eames |
| Successor | The Most Reverend Dr.M.Joseph M.A., B.G.L., B.D., M.Th., Ph.D., |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1977 |
| Consecration | 23 September 2004 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 December 1947 Pannaivilai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | February 3, 2012 (aged 64) Madurai |
Asirwadham Christopher Asir (5 December 1947 – 3 February 2012) was the bishop of Madurai Ramnad Diocese of Church of South India. He had also served as the Deputy moderator of Church of South India.
Christopher Asir (1947 - 2012) was born on 5 December 1947 in Tamil Nadu. His parents were Sri P. Asir and Smt. Packiam Asir. He died on 3 February 2012 at the Madurai Meenakshi Mission Hospital after battling with cancer.
The young Asir was sent to CSI Tucker Higher Secondary School, Pannaivilai and later to the Pope's College, Sawyerpuram for collegiate studies. Now his sister's son Rev. David Athisayam is a pastor working in tirunelveli Diocese. He is a controversial figure in disintegrating the Prestigious American College — Madurai.
Since childhood, Asir had an inclination to pursue divinity. He was sent to the Hindustan Bible Institute (affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University)), Chennai, where he obtained a Licentiate in Theology. Later, he upgraded this with a B.Th. degree.
Starting from the academic year 1973, Asir joined the United Theological College, the only autonomous college under the Senate of Serampore College (University), Bangalore for pursuing the B.D. degree. Joshua Russell Chandran was the Principal of the College at that time while D. S. Satyaranjan was the Registrar of the College. By 1975, Christopher completed his studies in UTC and was awarded the degree by the Senate of Serampore College (University) under the Registrarship of Chetti Devasahayam.
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