Introduction ; Former Bishop of Methodist Church in Malaysia and Singapore Rt. Rev. Dr. Theodore R Duraisamy was one of the tallest Christian Thinkers and Leaders. of Asia and world. Bishop T R Duraisamy's mother-in Law Mrs Mathiabarnam Christie was a native of Nagercoil and belonged to one of the illustrious pioneer Christian families of South Travancore [ Kanyakuamari District.] Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Theodre R Doraisamy's life and accomplishment will be of great use and inspiration to the readers of this Article and Micro Historians. and Church Historians. . Mrs Mathiabaranam's father Mr J.Jonathab was a first cousin of the famous Author of the monumental book, Church History of Travancore [pages 1183+, Year 1903] Mr.C.M. Agur, B,A,.Both Dr. Theodore R Doraisamy and his wife Mrs Annabella T.R Doraisamy's fore-fathers moved to Singapore long back from Kanyakuamari District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Birth and Parents of Bishop T. R. Duraisamy ; Bishop Theodore R Duraisamy was born in 1912 in Nagercoil to Rev. Michael Robert Doraisamy and Mrs Boosie Perinbam Michael Robert Doraisamy.. Rev Michael R Doraisamy was one of the pioneer ministers of Tamil Methodist Church, Singapore. Bishop Theodore Royapan Doraisamy's mother hailed from the family of the famousTamil Christian Poet Mr John Palmer, South Travancore ,[Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India].. .
Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Theodore R Doraisamy, M.A, D.Th,.
[Courtesy: Methodist Message, Methodist Church in Singapore ],
TRD's Education : Theodre R Doraisamy was enrolled as a student in 1920 , and he was a student at Serangoon English School , Singapore. This School was a branch of ACS until 1926. Theodre Royapan Doraisamy was generally called as TRD. He got a Diploma in Arts [ in the year 1933] from Raffles College, Singapore. He got his BA degree and a Diploma in Education from London University. And also he got an MA from the prestigious Boston University School Of Theology for his Thesis,"A Philosophy for the Mission of the Church in Malaysia'. He also got a Doctorate degree from the Senate of the Serampore College, India. . He was a born Reader ,Scholar and Thinker
TRD's wife and family :Theodore R Doraisamy married Ms Annabella from Nagercoil [Alli ] on 12th July , 1941.. Mrs Annabella T.R Doraisamy served as an efficacious Teacher at Fairfield Methodist Girls' School, Singapore[ 1950-1959] and in Anglo Chinese Junior School, Singapore [1960-1979 ].Mrs Annabella Doraisamy also served as President of Tamil Provision Annual Conference Women's Society of Christian Service or TPAC WSCS[1969-1971 and 1973- March 1974]. Mrs Annabella TR Doraisamy was a colorful personality.[Mrs Annabella Doraisamy's relatives are living with us today in Nagercoil ]
In this context it is apt to trace the family of Mrs Annabella Theodore R Doraisamy. TDR's maternal grandfather Mr.J. Jonadab was a son of Mrs Marthal Fanny Joseph Munshi.Marthal Fanny was a daughter of Daniel Paramanandam 1st Deacon, Home Church, Nagercoil.. Mrs Marthal Fanny Joseph begot Jonadab. Jonadab and his wife Deivayi begot Ms Mathiabaranam Christie and Ms Mathiabaranam married Mr Christie from Singapore and Mrs Mathiabaranam and Christie couple begot Ms. Annabella and Ms Annabella married Bishop Theodore Royapan Doraisamy on 12 th July , 1841.
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In this context in the interest of micro historians I would like to add one more information here . Mr. J.Jonathab , Mr.A.J. Schaffter [ Mr.Schaffter was the maternal Grandpa of the famous Tamil Christian Music Composer and Singer Dr Anand Chellappa [U.S] and Mr J.Abrose [Mr Ambrose was the maternal grandfather of the world renowned Pianist Padma Shri Handel Manuel.] were siblings.
TRD's CHILDREN: Bishop Theodore R Doraisamy and his beautiful and smart wife Mrs Annabella T.R. Doraisamy were blessed with three lovely daughters and one handsome son namely :[1] Ms. Dr.Preima, is a medical doctor [2] Ms.Dr. Padhma , is a medical doctor 3]Ms. Heima is a registered Nurse worked in UK [4] Mr. Rabi Doraisamy is a Lawyer
Mr Theodore R Doraisamy's Teaching career and Public Life :Mr Theodre R Doraisamy was a born Educationist and teacher and he served as an English Teacher at Anglo Chinese School, Singapore [1933-1958]. He served as Senior Inspector of School, Singapore [1958 ].and Chief Examinations Officer, Singapore [1959-1967 ]. He also had the privilege to serve as Principal of Teachers' Training College, Singapore [Jun 1967- Jun 1971 ]. Chief Inspector of Schools, Singapore[1971-1972 ].He had the distinctive privilege and honor to serve as Member of Presidential Council for Minority Rights [1975-1984 ]
[Part B will follow soon.].
By. P. BABU MANOHARAN, M.A, [Rights reserved. This Article will be altered , modified and corrected later, if needed ].
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