Former Medical Superintendent of Christian Mission Hospital Madurai Late Dr. E.S.Chellappa , MBBS, FRCS [Ed-UK] and Ms Mercy Sonabai Chellappa

Introduction; Former Medical Superintendent of Christian Mission Hospital , Madurai Dr. Ebenezer Sunderraj Chellappa , M.B.B.S ,F.R.C.S[Ed-UK] was really an outstanding and service minded  medical doctor, patriot and   compassionate human-being.  He hailed from an illustrious family from Tanjore region .. His profile will be an inspiration to his fellow medical doctors  of the present day to serve the sick and ailing people with love, dedication  and spirit of service .He was a remarkable, colorful and multifaceted  personalty and  his service oriented life has become an indelible milestone in the social religious and medical history of Tamil Nadu and India


 
             
                                          

                         
                                    Dr.Ebenezer S. Chellppa and his Wife Ms. Mercy Sonabai

Parents and Birth of Dr. Ebenezer S. Chellappa: Dr.Ebenezer.Sunderraj Chellappa was a scion of an illustrious christian family from Chola Vazha Nadu. Many decades ago there lived  an influential and wealthy man by name Sri Malayaperuman in Tanjore district  and he was led to Christ by the great Missionary Rev. Christian Schwartz Frederic. Sri Malayaperuman's  great grandson Mr David Pillai  worked as a Munsiff  under East India Company initially and subsequently he became a Tutor to the King Serffoji second of Tanjore kingdom and later got the  privilege  to serve as Legal Advisor to the Maharaja Serffoji  IInd of Tanjore Kingdom. Sri David Pillai's daughter Ms Elizabeth was married to Advocate Mr Daniel Chellappa  who later became a Justice in the Madras High Court.This blessed couple Mr. Justice Daniel Chellappa and Ms Elizabeth Daniel Chellappa gave birth to Dr. Ebenezer Sunderaraj Chellappa on 16th September 1908.

Dr. E.S Chellappa's Siblings:  Justice Daniel Chellappa and Ms Elizabeth Daniel Chellappa gave birth to the following children_;[1] Ms.Pappa ,[2]Dr. David Chellappa , [3] Dr.Ebenezer Sunderraj Chellappa ,[4]Ms Grace  [5] Mr.Jeya ,[6] Mr. Theophelus,[7] Dr. George Chellappa,and [8] Ms.Chandra Leena .  Mr.David Chellappa pursued theological education and  became the first Indian Bishop of Madras CSI Diocese in1955.. Mr Ebenezer Sunderraj  Chellappa [he is the hero of this Article] And Mr George Chellappa did his PhD in agriculture and became a famous agriculture Scientist.

Dr. ES Chellappa's marriage :  Long time ago in Nagercoil there lived a God fearing smart man by name Mr Joseph Munshi and he married Ms Marthal Fanny a  daughter of the first deacon of the Home Church Nagercoil Mr. Daniel Paramanandam. . Ms Marthal Fanny .Mr Joseph Munshi couple were blessed with nine children including Mr.A.J. Schaffter the father-in-law of Dr. Ebenezer Sunderraj Chellappa . Mr A.J.Schaffter married  Zachariah writer's daughter Ms Arulammal .Mr Schaffter's brother J.T. Ambrose married Ms Arulamma's sister Ms Lois . Mr Schaffter and Ms Arulamma Schaffter couple gave birth to Ms Mercy Sonabai .on 14th July 1911.  Ms Mercy Sonabai was the only child of Mr AJ Schaffter and Ms Arulamma Schaffter, In line with the saying that  marriages are determined in heaven, Dr Ebenezer Sunderraj Chellappa married Ms Mercy Sonabai.and God blessed this couple with all the conjugal bliss. 

Ms Mercy Sonabai Chellappa : Ms Mercy Sonabai Chellappa, BA,BT was a cute and smart  lady. She hailed from an illustrious and great musical christian family in Nagercoil. The great Pianist Padma Shri Handel Manuel and world famous Classical Pianist and Classical  Piano Professor Ms Sheila Arnald  are closely related to Ms Mercy Sonabai .  She was a great teacher educationist, administrator , and she had  a colorful family and public life. Ms Sonabai Chellappa  had the privilege to serve as a First Class Magistrate in the Indian Railways. She efficaciously worked as Correspondent of the famous CSI Capron Hall Girls  High School , Madurai. She had the distinction of serving as Correspondent of Manamadurai CSI Deaf and Dump School She stood with her husband as a supporter in all seasons and she was a good homemaker and she took special interest to provide best education to their children and she played a colorful role in the church activities also. Mercy Sonabai Chellappa  died on 16 October 1977.  

Dr. Chellappa's education ; In tune with his cherished educational goal Dr. Chellappa did his MBBS  then pursued his higher education in England and got his prestigious FRCS degree from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.UK.

Dr. E.S.Chellappa's  Children : Dr. Ebenezer S Chellappa and Ms Mercy Sonabai Chellappa couple gave birth to the following children :-[1].Mrs.Dr.Grace Sathiavathy,M.B.B.S,D.G.O,F.R.C.S[Ed-UK][2] Dr Christanad Arul Bharathi Chellappa [ The Composer and Singer of the popular christian songs like  Athikalaiyil Balanai Thadi, etc], [3]   Dr. Yesu Mithran,Chellappa,M.B.B.S [4]  Er Paul Chithran Chellapa and [5] Ms Esther Punithavathy. Currently majority of Dr, Chellappa and Sonabai Chellappa couple's children are living in US. with their families and all of them are doing very well in life

Dr. E.S. Chellppa's Professional Career: Dr.Ebenezer Sunderraj Chellappa had a colorful and meaningful professional medical career. He worked as Chief Medical Officer in Manamadurai CSI Mission  Leprosy Hospital, Dhayapuram  with great distinction for many years.He also worked as Chief Medical Superintendent at the Christian Mission Hospital , Madurai for 33 years[ 1934 --1967 ]. In 1962, he opened Edward Wildre Outpatient department . In 1967 Dr. ES Chellappa was transferred to CSI Mission Hospital at Ramanad ,so  he resigned his job in 1967. And thus his long career link  with the CSi Mission hospital, Madurai  came to an end. in the year 1967, As a medical doctor he rendered his medical service to the sick and ailing people with great love, care and concern and won the hearts of the people..

Dr. Ebenezer Chellappa had the privilege of attending many national  and international medical conferences to cite few, he attended the international medical conference held at Sanfransisco, Venice, Tokyo, Singapore, Zambia and so on. He was an efficacious surgeon . While he was in Zambia a local doctor was seriously injured and Dr. Chellappa operated him successfully and this news was published in Zambian Mail with great praise.While he was in Tokyo , a local Minister was attacked by sudden heart attack and his heart stopped , Dr. Ebenezer Sunderraj Chellappa pumped the heart of the local Japanese Minister and saved him.  thus by his timely medical service he had saved many valuable human lives 

Conclusion : Even after his retirement he got many invitations from some foreign countries , but he chose Zambia among the countries and went there and worked for a few years among the poor people of Zambia without any money motive as a good christian doctor. during his old age after his retirement  he went to US and stayed with his son Dr. Anand Chellappa for some months and then he returned to Madurai and spent his old age in Madurai and died on.29-5-1982. and was buried inside the CSI cemetery , Pasumalai, Madurai by the side of his wife Ms. mercy Sonabai's tomb. He was really a great medical doctor, christian and man

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Former Joint Secretary, Govt of Tamilnadu and Outstanding Bonsai Master Sri Sivaji Kingston Phillips

Introduction:   Former Joint Secretary , Government of Tamil Nadu Sri Sivaji Kingston Phillips is one of the famous Bonsai Masters  in India today and as a Bonsai Master his name and fame has crossed the  borders of India .  For the last thirty years he has been playing a remarkable role in promoting Bonsai Cultivation in Madras city, Tamil Nadu and India.  He is a lover of plants and flora . He is a multi faceted and colorful  personality and his profile will definitely inspire many to do Bonasai Cultivation , Bonsai cultivation is a good hobby, physical exercise, food for the innovative and creative thinking and also it will bring income to the cultivators. .So I can say the adorable profile of former Joint secretary , Govt of Tamil Nadu Sri Sivaji Kingston Philips will be a lasting milestone in the history of Bonsai Cultivation  in Tamil Nadu and India and he will be  remembered  by the present and future generation for his contribution to Bonsai cultivation and  propagation of bonsai

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                                                Sri. Sivaji Kingston Phillips

His Birth and Parents and Siblings:Some decades ago there lived  a lovely couple in Nagercoil, KK Dist, Tamil Nadu by name Mr. Kingston Philips and  Ms.Anbaiyee Kingston Philips and this couple gave birth to six children. And Bonsai master Sri Sivaji Kingston is the first born child to Mr.Kingston and Ms.Anbaiyee couple Now out of this five siblings Ms.Dhana Leela Alex Chandra and and Mr. Alagappan had already been promoted to glory and out of the rest  excluding Mr. Sivaji K Philips the following   three namely Mr Chandran Philips Retd JTO, BSNL , Mr Ananda  Mohan.Rtd Deputy General Manager, Madras Air Port and Mrs. Caroline Asha Jeyanthi Shanmugam alias. Gayatri [ USA] are happily living with their families in different parts of the world.

Education of Sri  Sivaji  Kingston Phillips : Mr. Sivaj Kingston successfully completed his school studies at the famous Scott Christian High School, Nagercoil and after having successfully completed his school education he continued his PUC and BSc[Botany]  at the  prestigious Scott Christian College , Nagercoil , Later he  studied at the famous Madras law College and Annamalai University .

His Government service:  After his BSc  young Sivaji by clearing Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission examination  joined the Secretariat at Madras/Chennai  and after a long period of government service he retied as Joint Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Bonsai Master Sri Sivaji Kingston Phillips: Mr Sivaji Kingston is a lover of plants and there is no wonder his heart spontaneously inclined towards Bonsai cultivation .Bonsai literally means a miniature tree or shrub in a shallow pit. Mr. Sivaji Kingston has mastered the art of Bonsai cultivation from internationally famous Bonsai masters such as Mr. Jyoti, Nikung Parekh, Dr. Prasad, Mr Ponnusamy ,Mr Jagjeet Bhindara Mr. Vinh of Vietnam and some more such others by attending classes and workshops conducted by them .. Sri Sijvaji is a student of Tropical Bonsai School conducted by  the world acclaimed Bosai Master and expert Sri. Pedro Morales of Portorico .  I can proudly write that Sri K.Sivaji is one of the 17 graduates in the art of Bonsai in Asia. Sri Sivaji has conducted many Bonsai exhibitions and workshops  in many cities like Mumbai, Baroda, Bhopal, Ahmadabad, Lucknow, Mysore etc.He has been conducting Bonsai classes for school and college students for many years.He has given many TV programs in popular TV channels like NDTV, Pothigai TV, Raj TV, Thanthi Tv etc. Mr. K.Sivaji's Bonsai photographs  have been published by many journals and souvenirs published by Bonsai Clubs , news papers like  The Hindu,  Tamil Magazines and Nichin [ The only Bonsai Magazine in India] and these journals have also written about Bonsai master Sri K.Sivaji..

Sivaji Bonsai: Sivaji Bonsai was started as a small visionary venture by K. Sivaji an his wife Ms. Fortune Eben Leelavathy [ Former Additional Inspector General of registration, Govt of Tamil Nadu ] to educate the residents of Chennai and school and college students about the art of Bonsai.

Honors In recognition of Sri k. Sivaji's  enviable service and contribution to the art of Bonsai he was awarded Honorary Membership by the Indian Bonsai Society, Mumbai in 2014.  Only a very few foreign and Indian Bonsai masters have been given this rare honour

Conclusion: Sri. K. Sivaji is one of the dedicated , creative and well known Bonsai Masters in India .He has been in this field of Bonsai for more than 30 years . He lives in Velacheri, Chennai . Sivaji Bonsai in Chennai is one of the top Bonsai Plant dealers in Chennai . He has served as the President of Chennai Bonsai Exotico and had conducted workshop jointly with Tamil Nadu Council  for Enterprise Development [TACED] .  So long as Bonsai  is appreciated he too will be remembered . He does Bonsai cultivation with great dedication and interest and Bonsai has become a part and parcel of his life.. Bonsai cultivation should be taken even to the remote villages and the villagers should be encouraged to do Bonsai Cultivation for Bonsai Plant have great demand throughout the world  Former Joint Secretary , Govt of Tamil Nadu and outstanding Bonsai  Master Sri. Sivaji kingston Phillips is really a multifaceted,  dynamic and aesthetic personality and I wish him all the success.

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Researcher, Botanist, Former Vice Principal of the enviable Bishop Heber College Tricy Dr. C. Sebastian Rajasekaran, M.Sc, M.Phil, B.Ed, Ph.D . Part Final

Some High-lights on Dr. C. Sebastian Rajasekaran's Close Relatives and their Families :   Dr.Sebastian Rajasekaran's mother Mrs Grace Margaret hailed from an illustrious christian family in Madurai district. Ms Grace Margaret's siblings are namely [1] Mr. K.S Swaminathan, B.A, L.T, He worked as Head Master of Union Christian High School, Madurai  and later he worked as Head-Master of the famous Fabricious High School, Purasawalkam, Chennai  and also  served as  Corporation  ward Councilor of Chennai.corporation for one term . Sri. KS Swaminathan's daughter Ms. Suseela Augustine's son Mr.Meher,M.Arch is an established, innovative and creative Architect in Chennai ,[2] Mr. K.S. Balavendram an his   daughter Ms. Esther Rajam worked with Sarah Tucker College, Palayamkottai and retired as HOD of History Department   and her husband Mr Raja Lionel worked with the Nazareth Marcacious college as HOD of English Department. and [3] Mr. K.S. Israel , B.A and he is blessed with three daughters and one son namely [1]Ms. Vinothini B.Sc,,[2] Ms. Vimochini,[3] Ms.Vilochini and [4]Mr. Simon.B.Sc,. Ms Vinothini's husband Sri. V.S Swaminathan worked as a teaching staff in the American College, Madurai and  retired from his active  service as Vice Principal of American College. Ms Vimochini, M.A worked with the famous Kodai International School and her husband Mr,M. Alexander retired as Labour Inspector, Govt of Tamil Nadu. And Ms. Vilochini's husband Dr. Sebastian Rajasekaran retired as Vice Principal of a famous college in Trichy.

Dr.Sebastian Rajasekaran's Marriage and Children : Dr. Sebastian Rajasekaran married his maternal uncle Mr K.S. Israel's daughter Ms. Vilochini, B.A, M.Ed and this lovely couple is blessed with the following children [1]Ms. Rachel , MSW, Ph.D and she did her MSW at the Stella Mary's College, Chennai and her Ph.D at the famous Bishop Heber College, Trichy and [2 and his son ]Mr Beril, M.B.A.and he is married and well settled in life.

Dr. Sebastian Rajasekaran's Professional Career:  In the year 1983 Sri. Sebastian Rajasekaran joined as PG Assistant with the Thiagaraja Model Higher Secondary School, Madurai and worked in the same post for two years . Then  he joined the Bishop Heber College, Trichy as Assistant Professor in the Botany department of the College. Afterwards there was no turning back  .After some years he was promoted as Associate Professor of Botany, Bishop Heber College, Trichy and then he was promoted as the Vice Principal of  Bishop Heber College, Trichy and he retired from service in the year 2015. He was an efficacious teacher and research guide and he had guided number of PhD research students such as Dr. Vijayan.A, Dr. V. Anand Gideon, and some others.. His sincere and efficacious service for the cause of education and for the development of Bishop Heber College as one of the premier educational institutions  in  the country will be remembered for long time .

Conclusion : Dr. C. Sebastian Rajasekaran  is multifaceted personality, he is an efficient teacher, good administrator , organizer , unassuming man of action, God-fearing and compassionate humanist  and he will be remembered for his simple  living and high thinking, His personal qualities will  inspire many people to lead a  meaningful and successful life. He is not only a academic scientist but also a social scientist  and his love for poor people is praise worthy and note worthy. After his retirement he is doing great service among the youth as a  Sunday school coordinator/teacher.

By P. Babu Manoharan, M.A [All rights are reserved.This Article will be modified, enlarged or corrected later if needed].

Researcher, Botanist and Former Vice-Principal of the famous Bishop Heber College, Trichy, Dr. C. Sebastian Rajasekaran, M.Sc, M.Phil. B.Ed, Ph.D ,---Part - A.

Introduction: Great Botanist, Researcher, Teacher  and Former Vice-Principal of Bishop Heber College, Trichy Dr. C. Sebastian Rajasekaran, M.Sc. M. Phil, B.Ed, Ph.D is really a colorful personality and an unassuming modest man and definitely he is a brilliant milestone in the social , educational, cultural and intellectual history of Tamil Nadu and South India..It is not very easy to become Vice Principal of Bishop Heber College, Trichy but his relentless hard work , efficacy and God fearing virtue elevated him to the august post Vice Principal.  It is pertinent to say a few lines about the envious Bishop Heber College here; Bishop Heber College, Trichy was awarded a coveted status as "College of Excellence by the University Grant Commission {UGC ] in 2017  Dr. Sebastian Rajasekaran's profile and accomplishment will definitely be an inspiration and model for the younger generations and specially for the students from poor and middle class back ground, to come up in life,.. He hails from a well educated and illustrious middle class Christian family of  Madurai district, Tamil Nadu.

Dr. Sebastian Rajasekaran's birth and parents :  Some time ago in Arapalayam in Madurai  city there lived  a blessed couple by name Sri.Periasamy alias Chelliah and Mrs. Grace Margaret  Periasamy and  this couple gave  birth to two sons and two daughters including Dr. Sebastian Rajasekaran .  Dr. Sebastian Rajasekaran was born on 1st June 1957 , in Madurai as the eldest child to Mr Periasamy  and Mrs Grace Margaret couple.  Mr. Periasami made an educational break through , after having passed his SSLC, he joined Madurai District Cooperative Bank and retired as a senior Clerk

Dr. Sebastian Rajasekaran's Siblings :Mr Periasamy alias Chelliah  and Mrs Grace Margaret Periasamy couple gave birth to the following Children namely ; [1] Mr. Dr. Sebastian Rajasekar [ The hero of this Article], [2] Mrs. Punithavathi Premila ,[She worked with the Directorate of Municipal Administration and retired as Superintendent and her husband Mr . Nagarajn worked in the Department of Registration, Govt of Tamil Nadu and retired as Sub-Registrar],], [3]Mr. Dr. Jobe Prabakar, M.Sc, M.Phil, PhD [Dr. Jobe Prabakar is currently working as H.OD of Physics Department at the famous Bishop Manickam Lutheran College, Poraiyar, near Tranquebar and [4] Mrs. Hans Usha Rani , MSW. { Her husband Mr. Paul Thangavel is currently working as Executive Engineer in the Department of Agriculture, Govt of Tamil Nadu ].

Dr. Sebastain Rajasekaran's educational trajectory and qualification : Dr Sebastian Rajasekaran  did his high School Studies at the famous St. Britto High School at Arapalayam in Madurai city and he passed his SSLC examination in 1974. He did his Pre University Course[ PUC] at the famous American College, Madurai and passed his PUC in 1975.. He pursued his B.Sc at the Saraswathi Narayan College, Madurai and got his BSc degree in the year 1977. He joined the prestigious Presidency College , Madras for his Post Graduation and passed his M.Sc.with flying colors. And subsequently in line with his thirst for knowledge he passed his M. Phil,and B.Ed degrees . He pursued his research education and received his PhD in the year 1995 from the Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
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A Scion Of An Illustrious Tamil Christian Family and Former President of India Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. J. Isaac Moon, M.A, B.D. Part Final

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Rev. J. Isaac Moon's Theological Education : After securing his Masters degree in philosophy from Madras University; in tune with his cherished flair and goal Rev.J. Isaac Moon joined the Concordia Theological Seminary Nagercoil and did his one year Catechist course[ 1970--1971].. After having successfully completed his catechist course he joined the internationally famous United Theological College [ U.T.C ],  in 1972 and pursued his B.D degree course. He successfully passed his B.D degree in the year 1976.

                   
                                                              Rev. J. Isaac Moon, B.Sc, M.A, B.D./

His marriage and wife: Rev. J. Isaac Moon, married Dr. Ramola Premalatha, M. Com, Ph.D, a daughter of Mr Jeyaseelan of Vellore and Ms. S.Saroja of Nagercoil. Mrs Dr. Ramola Moon is serving as Professor of Commerce and HOD at the VIT, Vellore. . It will be highly useful and pertinent to say a few lines about Mrs. S. Saroja's family. She is a  granddaughter of Rev. G. Jesudasan the first ordained Indian pastor of MELIM [ IELC}and daughter Sri. J. Samraj, B.A,L.T . Mrs Saroja's mother Ms Joyce Samraj was a daughter of the famous UPASI Isaac Moses of Nagercoil . Ms Joyce Samraj was a direct descendant of the great Mylaudy Maharasan Vethamanickam ,and it is good to remember here that  Maharasan Vethamonickam was a co- founder/Planter of Protestant Christianity in South Travancore, along with the pioneer LMS missionary Rev. Ringel Taube [1806]

Rev.J. Isaac Moon's Children:.Rev. J. Isaac Moon and Mrs Ramola Moon couple has been blessed with one son and three daughters namely :[1] Mr.I. Abraham Milton, B.E, [currently he is working in Cognizant, Chennai ]. [2] Ms.I. Elizabeth Rebecca, B.Tech,[working in Accenture, Chennai ], [3] Ms.I. Joyce Sarah, B. Tech [she is working in Accenture, Chennai ], and [4]Ms. I. Roseline Stephanie, MA, M.Phil [ currently she is working as  Assistant Professor of English , at the Auxilium College , Self financing, Vellore].

His Ministry in IELC:  Rev.J. Isaac  Moon inherited the evangelical spirit from his father Rev.P. Jesudassan and  Rev. P Jesudassan was a role model for his son Rev. J. Moon . Rev Isaac Moon's ministerial, missionary and evangelical  work was done through Christ Lutheran Church , Vellore . He meritoriously served as an  IELC Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church Vellore for a long period of time since 1976 till he retired in 2013. Rev. Moon took special interest in Diaspora ministry also. . I was told by Rev. Isaac Moon's son Mr Abraham Milton ,that Rev Isaac Moon was privileged to lead more than two thousand people to the fold of Christianity [IELC] In 1986 Rev. Isaac Moon was elected as the President of India Evangelical Lutheran Church [IELC]  Of course he did meet many challenges while serving as the President of IELC, but he boldly met all challenges with his mental grit and by the power of prayer.

Conclusion :  Rev Isaaac Moon was an unassuming person and pastor.  He was an eloquent and convincing speaker both in Tamil and English. He had the privilege to visit many foreign countries namely; US, England, Switzerland Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada, Brazil, Germany , France and some other countries.  He had the rare privilege to serve as member of the National Christian Council and UELCI. He was loved by his congregational members, fellow citizens, fellow pastors, and specially by his wife and children . Rev. J. Isaac Moon  was a great prayer warrior . However unexpectedly he got the heavenly call while he was driving his two wheeler and he breathed his final and last worldly breath on 14th April ,2019. His funeral service was attended by a large sea of people , It is estimated nearly three thousand people attended his funeral service and funeral march towards the cemetery., and paid their last respect to Rev. J. Isaac Moon . He was a soft spoken person and unassuming but did great things for the cause of God and man through his relentless missionary service and prayer
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By. P. Babu Manoharan, M. A,.[ All rights reserved. This Article will be enlarged modified or corrected later if needed].

A Scion Of An Illustrious Tamil Christian family and Former President of India Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. J. Isaac Moon, M.A, B.D, Part. A. .

Introduction : Former President of India Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. J. Isaac Moon was a remarkable personality with multifaceted talents  and he was a true Christian believer and he is no more and some days back he was promoted to glory to meet his savior God. IELC originally entered  and started its evangelical and missionary work in India under the nomenclature, Missouri Evangelical Lutheran India Mission in in 1895. and in tune with the historical necessity,  it changed its name as India Evangelical Lutheran Mission in 1959. At present there are nearly 114600 baptized members with 120 active IELC pastors.  IELC's primary goal was/is/ to speak about the grace of God to the people MELIM was a spiritual and brain child of LCMS. Like other Christian missions, IELC also has been doing spectacular work for the spiritual , social and educational and cultural  development  of its members. . Among the former Presidents of IELC , Sri Rev. J. Isaac Moon did play a notable and outstanding part for the the cause of IELC and its members. Definitely his life a was  a brilliant  milestone in the religious , educational and social history of Tamil Nadu and South India

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                                         Rev. J. Isaac Moon, B.Sc, M.A, B.D,.

His birth and parents:  Some time ago there lived a blessed couple in North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu  by name Rev. P. Jesudassan and  Mrs Rebecca Jesudassan and this lovely couple  gave birth to seven lovely daughters and two sons .Rev J. Isaac Moon was born to this couple on 16th August , 1948 .  Rev. P. Jesudassan was one of the pioneer MELIM [IELC] pastors in the northern Tamilnadu area.. Rev .P.Jesudassan was a pioneering catechist and his evangelical work was mainly based around  a tiny beautiful village called THUTHIPET and he also established 20 congregations along the banks of river Palar

Rev. J. Isaac Moon's siblings: Rev. J. Isaac Moon's parents gave birth to the following children namely [1]Mrs. Dr. J.Suguna, M.B.B.S, D.C.H [ She formerly worked as the Medical Superintendent at the famous Scudder Memorial Hospital at Ranipet her husband Dr. Chandrasekar was a former National Vice President of FMPB, India],[2]. Ms. Prof. J.Sakunthala [ she formerly worked as a Professor of Chemistry, at the famous Lady Doak College, Madurai ], [3] Mr. Milton [ unfortunately he was drowned in a lake while swimming ], [4] Ms.Prof.J. Mercy [she formerly  worked as Principal of Beale Memorial Teacher Training Institute ],[5] Rev. J. Isaac Moon, M.A, B.D, [The hero of this Article], [6] Ms.J. Selina[ She formerly worked as Assistant Professor  of Zoology at the famous Doak College Madurai, [7]Ms. J. Parimala [ formerly she worked as an Assistant Professor of Social Work , at the famous Bishop Heber College , Trichy], [8]  Ms. Meera [ She currently works as a high school teacher , in Mumbai.and [9] Ms. J. Anbu.[ This name is to be verified]

Rev. Isaac Moon's academic trajectory :  Rev. Isaac Moon  was a brilliant student since the beginning of his academic career , he did his high school education at the famous Concordia High School , Ambur,  Pre University Course [PUC] at the Islamic College , Vaniambadi, .Then he did his B.Sc[Zoology] at the well known Pachaiappa's College, Chennai and pursued his M.A[Philosophy] in the same college.and he meritoriously passed his MA in the year 1970.Then he wanted to do his theological studies

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Former Member and Chairman of Selection Board Zonal and National level for selecting Constables, Sub Inspectors etc for RPF, and Former Principal Chief Security Commissioner / IG of Railway Protection Force Sri. C. Thamotharan. Part Final

He Wrote Civil Service Examination  and  was Provisionally Selected for IPS: Sri. C Thamotharan after having passed his MSc, wrote the Central Civil Service  Group I Examination  conducted by the Union  Public Service Commission and was provisionally selected for the prestigious IPS cadre but due to lack of required height he could not join the IPS service in the Government of India. However as he has already cleared the banking recruitment examination he joined as a clerk in the Indian Bank and served in the bank during the  year 1976 nearly for a year
             
               Sri.C. Thamotharan Former Principal Chief Security Commissioner, RPF

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UPSC selected him for the post of Assistant Security Officer in Railway Protection Force:: As he met  the minimum height requirement  for Assistant Security Officer post in the Railway Protection Force the Union Public Service Commission selected him for the post of Assistant Security Officer in the Indian Railway Protection Force  and sent him an appointment letter . So  he joined the Railway Protection Force as Assistant Security Officer in the year 1978, since then there was no turning back . Step by step he was getting promotions to next higher echelon.

His Marriage , Wife and Children:  .Mr. C. Thamoatharan married his father's sister's daughter Ms. Poongothai and Mrs Poongothai Thamotharan and Mr. C. Thamotharan couple is blessed with two sons namely Mr.T.. Sethuraman, MBA and Mr.T. Jegajeevan.  Mr. Sethuraman is working with Wipro in the Advertising section and Mr Sethueaman's wife Ms. Soumya , B.E is from Kerala . Mr. T. Jegajeevan , B.E is successfully  running a Coaching Centre for NEET examination in Chennai.

Trajectory of his Professional Career in the Railway Protection Force:. Mr. C. Thamotharan started his professional career with the Indian Railway Protection Force as Assistant Security Officer in 1978 and afterwards there was no turning back.  After  completing his probation period successfully he joined at  his duty at Jansi in 1980.and he was transferred  to the followiing places namely,  Sholapur , and Jabalpur in the same cadre . In 1983 he was promoted as Railway Divisional Security Officer and posted at Lucknow  in the same official cadre; he worked at Samasthpur, Secandrabad, Chakratherpur, Palakad [kerala] and Chennai . While he was serving in Chennai he was promoted as Joint Director and transferred to the Railway Board in Delhi . In the Railway Board he was in charge of Policy making matters,  Parliamentary Questions, Matters connected with State Central Security matters etc . In the Railway Board Office he worked nearly for four and a half years with great distinction [1998-2003].

Mr.C.Thamotharan was promoted as Chief Security Commissioner. Sri. C. Thamotharan was promoted as Chief Security Commissioner in 2002 and transferred to Jaipur , North Western Railway [ Oct 2002 - July 2005] Then he was transferred to Huballi, karnataka State and he worked there till 2009 . In 2009 he was transferred to ICF , Chennai here he efficaciously worked as DIG cum Chief Security Commissioner for nearly one year [ 2009- 2010]. In 2010 he was promoted as Inspector General cum Principal Chief Security Commissioner and posted at Gorakpur, UP From 2010 to 2013 he was working as IG cum Principal Chief Security Commissioner with great efficiency and dedication and retired from service in the rank of Joint Secretary, Government of India on  31st January , 2013.

Some prestigious Awards Won By Him :  He was very honest and efficient in discharging his official duties so many  prestigious awards automatically  reached him  He learned Hindi  language and became an expert in writing speaking and writing  in Hindi  and his proficiency in Hindi was recognized and  he was awarded Proficiency Award by the Railway Board. He also received the Indian Police Medal for meritorious service in  the Award was signed by the then President of India  Hon.Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam .

He has served as Selection and Recruitment Board Member and Chairman on many occasions: He had served as Member and Chairman of the Railway Selection Committee for selecting railway Constables, , Sub Inspectors, Inspectors [ prosecution] both in Zonal and All India Level ..

Conclusion : Sri. C. Thamotharan was one of the smart and honest officers of Indian Protection Force. he is a very simple man with very high ideals. After his retirement he is living in his native village called Kannanpudr in Thovalai Tataluk with his wife.  he is an analytical thinker and a talented singer. he loves music now after his retirement he is learning Carnatic music systematically under a music teacher..He loves nature and his village is surrounded by  paddy fields and ponds. Now he leads a calm composed and content life .  Some are born great and some achieve greatness and definitely he has become great by achieving greatness. His life is definitely an inspiring model to the students who come from  rural background , on many account he can be counted  with respect. This writer respects Sri. C. Thamotharan  for his honesty, educational and professional accomplishments. 

By P. Babu Manoharan.MA,. [ This Article will be enlarged, modified or corrected later if needed ].