Daniel Acharuparambil

Daniel Acharuparambil (12 May 1939 – 26 October 2009) was an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Verapoly.

Quotes

• In Asia the home of the great contemplative traditions, the dialogue of religious experience is of utmost importance. We would have a message for Asia only when our Asian brethren see in us the marks of God-realized persons. This dialogue is not opposed to the mission, but an integral part of the evangelizing mission of the Church which aims at making herself fully present as and when God wills, to all persons and peoples.
  • - Exc. Daniel ACHARUPARAMBIL, O.C.D., Archbishop of Verapoly (21 April 1998) Press Office of the Holy See

• The faith has been handed down from generation to generation through suffering and sacrifice, and the Church is duty-bound to protect this faith.
  • Catholics Struggle To Keep Communists From Spreading Atheism In Schools (24 June 2008) Union of Asian Catholic News