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{{Infobox Christian leader
| type = Bishop
| name = Cornelius Elanjikal
| title = [[Archbishop]] of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly|Diocese of Verapoly]] (Emeritus)
| image =
| image_size = 220
| alt =
| caption = Cornelius Elanjikal
| church = [[Roman Catholic Church]]
| archdiocese = [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly|Diocese of Verapoly]]
| diocese =
| see = [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly|Diocese of Verapoly]]
| term = 1987–1996
| predecessor = Joseph Kelanthara
| successor = [[Daniel Acharuparambil]]

| ordination = 18 March 1945
| ordinated_by =
| consecration =
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| rank =

| birth_date = {{Birth date|1918|9|8|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|2011|8|7|1918|9|8|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Kochi]], India
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}}

'''Cornelius Elanjikal''' D.D. Ph.D. DC.L. (8 September 1918 – 7 August 2011) was an Indian [[prelate]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]].

==Life Sketch==
He was born in Elanjikal family in ''Kara'', a small hamlet near [[Kodungallur]], [[Thrissur]] District, [[Kerala]], [[India]] on 8 September 198 to Kunjavira and Thressia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.malankaranazrani.com/Kerala%20Catholic/Arch%20Bishop%20Dr%20Cornelius%20Elanjikal%20%20Entered%20into%20Eternity.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=21 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140422232417/http://www.malankaranazrani.com/Kerala%20Catholic/Arch%20Bishop%20Dr%20Cornelius%20Elanjikal%20%20Entered%20into%20Eternity.htm |archive-date=22 April 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

He had his early schooling in Mount Carmel School and St Albert's High School, Ernakulam. He completed his pastoral studies at St. Joseph's Pontifical Seminary, Mangalappuzha and obtained his [[Ph.D.]] in [[Hindu]] [[Theology]] on the subject ''Transformation in dependence of God with special reference to Brihadaranyaka and Chandokya Upanishads''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article481261.ece?service=print|title = A Theologian Who Crossed Religious Borders}}</ref> and [[Doctorate]] in [[Canon Law]] from [[Propaganda College]], [[Rome]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://profkurakar.blogspot.ae/2011/08/b.html|title=Window of Knowledge: Tribute Paid to Archbishop Cornelius Elanjikal|date=7 August 2011}}</ref>

He was ordained a priest on 18 March 1945. Elanjikal was appointed on 16 January 1971 to the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Vijayapuram|Diocese of Vijayapuram]] and was consecrated bishop on 4 April 1971. Elanjikal was appointed to the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly|Diocese of Verapoly]] on 26 January 1987. He also served as the
President of Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC). He retired from active service on 14 June 1996.

Bishop Elanjikal was a prolific writer who had 10 books and more than 500 Christian devotional songs to his credit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hungama.com/artists/archbishop-cornelius-elanjikal/1042151|title=Archbishop Cornelius Elanjikal}}</ref> He was also known to be well-versed in Hindu Theology and Vedas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://profkurakar.blogspot.ae/2011/08/b.html|title=Window of Knowledge: Tribute Paid to Archbishop Cornelius Elanjikal|date=7 August 2011}}</ref> His most famous book was ''Concept of God in [[Upanishads]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2011/08/08/faithful,_friends_mourn_archbishop_cornelius_elanjikal/in2-510886|title=Vatican Radio}}</ref> He was known to be actively involved in social activities and initiated several welfare programs for the [[Dalits]] and the poor living in the coastal areas of central Kerala.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bahujannews.blogspot.ae/2011/08/zestcaste-archbishop-elanjikal-succumbs.html|title = Latest News Update: [ZESTCaste] Archbishop Elanjikal succumbs in hospital|date = 8 August 2011}}</ref> He has portrayed his life in his autobiography, ''Mangaatha Smaranakal'' (Unfading Memories)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article481261.ece?service=print|title = A Theologian Who Crossed Religious Borders}}</ref>

He died on 7 October 2011, aged 93, at a private hospital in [[Ernakulam]] succumbing to respiratory ailments.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://persecution.in/content/archbishop-cornelius-elanjikal-passed-glory-gcic-grives |title=Archived copy |access-date=21 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402092620/http://persecution.in/content/archbishop-cornelius-elanjikal-passed-glory-gcic-grives |archive-date=2 April 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/belan.html Catholic-Hierarchy]
*[http://www.verapolyarchdiocese.org/ Verapoly Diocese]
*[http://thatsmalayalam.oneindia.in/news/2011/08/07/india-arch-bishop-cornelius-elanjikal-obit-aid0031.html Cornelius Elanjikal's obituary] {{in lang|ml}}
*{{YouTube|jRP2E1WeGBA|News of Death on Doordarshan}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150402092620/http://persecution.in/content/archbishop-cornelius-elanjikal-passed-glory-gcic-grives Announcement]
*[http://www.hungama.com/artists/archbishop-cornelius-elanjikal/1042151 List of Popular Songs]
*[http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.ae/2011/08/archbishop-elanjikal-passes-away.html Report]
*[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article481261.ece?service=print on New Indian Express Daily]

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