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* [[Rahul Gandhi]], Vice-president of the [[Indian National Congress]]. |
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* [[Francisco Sardinha]], ex-Chief Minister of Goa. |
* [[Francisco Sardinha]], ex-Chief Minister of Goa. |
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* Indira Iyengar, president of Madhya Pradesh Christian Association (mpcaindia.com) and descendant of [[Begum Joanna Nobilis Sombre|Begum Samru]], India's only Catholic monarch ever, who ruled the Principality of Sardhana in Meerut (in the modern day northern state of Uttar Pradesh) in 18th and 19th century India. |
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== Cinema == |
== Cinema == |
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Politics
- A. J. John, Anaparambil, ex-Chief Minister of the former state of Travancore-Cochin. [1]
- Oscar Fernandes, Congress general secretary.
- Lal Thanhawla, Chief Minister of Mizoram.[2]
- Dr. Hmar T. Sangliana, police officer of Karnataka, originally from Mizoram, who also served as a Member of the Parliament of India.[3]
- Ajit Jogi, ex-Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.
- Giridhar Gamang, ex-Chief Minister of Odisha.
- Margaret Alva, Governor of Rajasthan.
- Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy, leader of YSR Congress in South India.
- Oommen Chandy, Chief Minister of Kerala.
- Sonia Gandhi, President of the Indian National Congress.
- Rahul Gandhi, Vice-president of the Indian National Congress.
- Francisco Sardinha, ex-Chief Minister of Goa.
- Indira Iyengar, president of Madhya Pradesh Christian Association (mpcaindia.com) and descendant of Begum Samru, India's only Catholic monarch ever, who ruled the Principality of Sardhana in Meerut (in the modern day northern state of Uttar Pradesh) in 18th and 19th century India.
Cinema
- Shalini Kumar, South Indian actress and wife of South Indian film actor, Ajith Kumar.[4]
- Asin Thottumkal, film actress, model and host.[5]
- Vijay Benedict, gospel singer.[6]
- Naveen Andrews, Indian actor.
- Jayasudha Kapoor, South Indian film actress.[7]
- John Abraham (actor).
- Loy Mendonsa, Musician, part of the Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy trio.
- Genelia D'Souza, Indian film actress, model and host.
- Freida Pinto, Indian film actress.
- Ileana D'Cruz, Indian film actress.
- Alyssa Mendonsa, Indian film singer.
Sports
- Mahesh Bhupathi, professional tennis player widely regarded as among the best doubles players in the world with 11 Grand Slam titles to his credit.[8]
- Mary Kom, Olympic bronze medallist in 2012 Summer Olympics, London.[9]
- Paul Valthaty, cricketer who currently plays for Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League.[10]
- A. G. Kripal Singh, cricketer.[11]
- Vinod Kambli, cricketer.[12]
- Vijay Amritraj, tennis player.
- Prakash Amritraj, tennis player.
- Leander Paes, tennis player.
- Gavin Ferreira, Olympic hockey player.
Religious leaders
- Ravi Zacharias - Christian apologist, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries
- Paul Dhinakaran - Christian Evangelist, A Leading Gospel Preacher.
- Valerian Gracias - First cardinal from India.
- Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy - First Indian to head a Sacred Congregation of the Catholic Church
- Acharya K K Chandy - President Emeritus- Fellowship of Reconciliation India; 1 of the 3 Founding Fathers - Christavashram, Kottayam; Founder Father- Gurukul Ecumenical Centre for Peace
- Varghese Payyappilly Palakkappilly - Founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Destitute.
- Varkey Vithayathil - Head of the Syro-Malabar Church
- Antony Padiyara - Head of the Syro-Malabar Church and the first Major Arch Bishop of this Church
- Joseph Parecattil - First from the Syro-Malabar church to be made a cardinal
- Augustine Kandathil - First head of the Syro-Malabar Church and first Indian to assume powers and rule as an archbishop of the Catholic Church
- Kuriakose Elias Chavara - First Indian to be beatified Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
- St. Alphonsa of India - First Indian to be raised to sainthood Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
- Mother Teresa of Kolkata - Founder of Missionaries of Charity and the most well-known Christian social worker of India (although born in Albania, she became an Indian)
- V.C. Samuel - World renowned Theologian, Historian, Ecumenical Leader, Professor/Dean in India and abroad, Priest Indian Orthodox Church
- Cyril Mar Baselios - Former head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church
- Mariam Thresia - Syro-Malabar Church
- Euphrasia - Syro-Malabar Church
- Nidhiry Mani Kathanar - Priest of the Syro-Malabar Churchwho led a relentless campaign for indigenous bishops. Founder of Nazrani Deepika Malayalam newspaper
- Gheevarghese Mar Gregorios - Malankara Syrian (Jacobite)Orthodox religious leader and saint(Parumala)
- Neiliezhü Üsou (1941–2009), an influential Baptist preacher, theologian, Church musician, Music teacher and composer from the North-Eastern state of India, Nagaland.
- J. W. Gladstone - Moderator of the Church of South India
- K C John - India Pentecostal Church of God General President
- Abraham Malpan - A leading figure in Mar Thoma Church Reformation.
- Telesphore Toppo - First Indian Cardinal from the Dalit community
- Johnson Varghese Pastor and Evangelist, Bethel AG Church, Bangalore.
Others in religious life
- Maria Theresa Chiramel - Catholic nun
- Ken Gnanakan - Evangelist, Singer, environmentalist and Founder Director of Acts Ministries.
- P. C. John - Kerala Brethren person
- Sister Nirmala - Former Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity
- Bakht Singh - Evangelist, Apostle and Pioneer in local Church planting Ministries in India.
- Sadhu Sundar Singh - Missionary, Christian universalist
- Sadhu Kochu Kunju Upadesi Famous Malayali preacher and poet / composer
Cultural Leaders
- Fr. Paul Poovathingal, Carnatic music singer.[13]
- Channappa Uttangi, award winning Kannada Writer.
- Eunice de Souza, Contemporary Indian English language poet, literary critic and novelist.
- Dom Moraes, Indian poet, writer and columnist.
- Remo Fernandes, Indian singer and musician.
- Wendell Rodricks, uncloseted queer Indian fashion designer.
See also
- Goan Catholics
- List of Anglo-Indians
- List of Syrian Malabar Nasranis
- List of Syro-Malabar Catholics
- Mangalorean Catholics
- Marathi Christian
- Tamil Christians
References
- ^ Fr. G. Thalian. "`All Kerala Catholic Congress' in `The Great Archbishop Mar Augustine Kandathil, D. D.: the Outline of a Vocation". D. C. Kandathil, NYU. Retrieved 2007-12-23.
- ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-27/guwahati/38861208_1_mnf-mizoram-congress-mizo-national-front
- ^ "Meghalaya: BJP puts its sole Christian MP at work". Indian Express. 2008-02-21. Retrieved 2012-05-29.
- ^ http://celebrity.psyphil.com/ajith-shalini-marriage-ajith-kumar-wedding-photos-tamil-actor-details/
- ^ "Asin, Actress Asin, Asin Tamil Actress, Asin Online, Asin Photo Gallery, Asin Wallpapers". Asinonline.com. Retrieved 2012-05-29.
- ^ "Interview: Vijay Benedict's life from Bollywood to Gospel". In.christiantoday.com. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
- ^ Name (required) (2009-03-31). "Is it an afront to be a Christian? | Jayasudha". Jayasudhaa.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ Sinh, Gauri (2002-09-02). "Shvetha & Mahesh? Why knot!". The Times Of India.
- ^ Aarti Narang. "Mary Kom: Full-Confidence Lady". Reader's Digest.
- ^ "Youth Activ8 Foundation". Youthactiv8.org. 2011-04-18. Retrieved 2012-05-29.
- ^ "Magazine / Columns : A lot in a name". The Hindu. 2006-09-24. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "Vinod Kambli embraces Christianity - Sport - DNA". Dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "A rare concert". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2006-03-31.