Vincente Ferrer the former Jesuit priest, who worked among the poor in southern India for more than 40 years, died of old age on June 19. More than 500,000 people in all paid homage to the former priest.
The 89-year-old missioner, popularly known as Father Ferrer, was buried in Bathlapalli, a village near Anantapur town in Andhra Pradesh state where he started his work among mostly dalit people.
Dalit are former "untouchables" in the Indian caste system.
He is survived by his Protestant wife Anne, son Moncho and daughters Tara and Yamuna.
Father Mummadi Joji Reddy, former vicar general of Kurnool diocese, led the funeral Mass along with 10 priests, including three Jesuits. Christian, Hindu and Muslim scriptures were read during the service.
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The 89-year-old missioner, popularly known as Father Ferrer, was buried in Bathlapalli, a village near Anantapur town in Andhra Pradesh state where he started his work among mostly dalit people.
Dalit are former "untouchables" in the Indian caste system.
He is survived by his Protestant wife Anne, son Moncho and daughters Tara and Yamuna.
Father Mummadi Joji Reddy, former vicar general of Kurnool diocese, led the funeral Mass along with 10 priests, including three Jesuits. Christian, Hindu and Muslim scriptures were read during the service.
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