Ferdinand Botsy
His Excellency Ferdinand Botsy | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Ambanja | |
| Archdiocese | Antsiranana |
| Diocese | Ambanja |
| Appointed | 8 July 1976 |
| Term ended | 25 October 1997 |
| Predecessor | Léon-Adolphe Messmer |
| Successor | Odon Razanakolona |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 9 March 1969 |
| Consecration | 3 October 1976 by Victor Razafimahatratra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 June 1940 |
| Died | 30 April 2025 (aged 84) Genoa, Italy |
Ferdinand Botsy (13 June 1940 – 30 April 2025) was a Malagasy prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Biography
Botsy was born in Hell-Ville (now Andoany) on the island of Nosy Be, Madagascar. A member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, he was ordained to the priesthood in March 1969. He was appointed bishop of Ambanja in 1976, serving until his resignation in October 1997.[1]
Botsy died in Genoa, Italy on 30 April 2025, at the age of 84.[2]
References
- ^ "Bishop Ferdinand Botsy, O.F.M. Cap. †". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Lutti nell'episcopato". L'Osservatore Romano (in Italian). Vatican City. 2 May 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.