His Eminence Simon Cardinal Lourdusamy, Prefect-Emeritus of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches, Called to Eternal Rest

His Eminence Simon Cardinal Lourdusamy, Prefect-Emeritus of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches, passed away at 5.05 a.m. on 2 June 2014 at his residence at Via dei Corridori, 64, Rome. His Eminence was 90 and was one of the distinguished ecclesiastical dignitaries the Indian Church produced.

The Funeral Rites of the late Cardinal Simon Lourdusamy will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, 9th June, 2014, at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry.

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church records its condolence at the demise of His Eminence Cardinal Simon Lourdusamy and recalls with gratitude the services he rendered to our Church as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches.

May his soul rest in Peace!