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Prabhudas Sunil Tirkey | |
|---|---|
| Native name | प्रभुदास सुनील तिर्की |
| Church | Lutheran |
| See | N.W.G.E.L.Church |
| Appointed | 1997 |
| In office | 1997-2007 |
| Predecessor | Rev.Nirmal Minz |
| Successor | Rev.Nirdosh Lakra |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Indian |
Prabhudas Sunil Tirkey was an Indian Lutheran bishop who served as the second bishop of North Western Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church [1] from 1997 to 2007. [2] [3]
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