Draft:Stephen vattappara

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Declined by Significa liberdade 13 days ago. Last edited by Significa liberdade 13 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Stephen vattappara was a prominent anglican bishop in india associated with the Anglican church of India (ACI) He was born in April 12 1944 he is a senior Archbishop and metropolitan of the Anglican church of India

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