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Bishop Makarios Recovering From Injuries

Bishop Thomas Makarios, visiting professor of religious studies at Alma College, is recovering from serious injuries sustained in a car accident that occurred on Jan. 5 in England.

According to a Website maintained by the St. Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church, the Bishop is in critical but stable condition. Click here for the most up-to-date information on his recovery.

A mainstay on the Alma campus for more than 25 years, Bishop Makarios is the founder and leader of the U.S.-Canada Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Church of India. He was in England for his annual pastoral visit to the parishes in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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Posted: Thu, January 24th, 2008 at 1:11PM

 

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Jason Latz
Graduation: 2008
Major: Education
From: Elsie, Michigan
Interests: Sports, Habitat for Humanity

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