Antonysamy Savarimuthu

Antonysamy Savarimuthu is a Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India.

He pursued his philosophical and theological formation in St Peter's Pontifical Seminary, Bangalore from 1979 to 1987.

He also holds a Licentiate and Doctorate in Canon Law from Institut Catholique de Paris from 1992 to 2000.

He served the diocese in various capacities: Vicar General (2004–2009) Parish Priest of Infant Jesus Shrine, Shantinagar (2005–2009), Rector of St Mary's Minor Seminary and the Vocation Promoter of the Diocese, and Rector of the shrine of San Guida.

[3] Pope Francis appointed him the third Bishop of the Diocese of Palayamkottai on 20 November 2019 and his episcopal consecration took place on 15 December 2019.