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Brother Theodore Robi Purification, C.S.C.

May 2, 1959 – October 06, 2020 In your charity, please pray for the repose of Brother Theodore Robi Purification, C.S.C., member of the St. Joseph Province, Bangladesh, of the Congregation of Holy Cross, who died in Dhaka on October 06, 2020 at the age of 61, in his 40th year of vowed life in the Congregation. Br Robi was infected by COVID-19 on the September 03, 2020 and was receiving treatment in Asgar Ali Hospital, Gandaria, Dhaka. The primary cause of his death was Severe Acute Pancreatitis with Refractory Septic Shock with Severe Metabolic Acidosis and the secondary cause was COVID-19 associated pneumonia (resolved), AKI on CKD, Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus (newly diagnosed). Theodore Robi Purification was born in the village Teria under St. Nicholas Catholic Parish in Gazipur district in the region of greater Dhaka on May 2, 1959. Theodore Robi Purification was the 4th child and 2nd son of Lawrence Purification (late) and Margarete Rodrigues. He had 2 brothers, and 4 sisters of whom 2 Religious Nun. He received Baptism and Confirmation at St. Nicholas Parish in Nagari, Gazipur, and entered the Congregation of Holy Cross at Nagari and joined the Holy Cross Juniorate, a formation program for secondary level students in 1974. He entered the Holy Cross Novitiate in September 15, 1979 and received first profession on September 14, 1980. He pronounced his perpetual profession in August 15, 1986 and celebrated 25 anniversary of religious life in 2006. Theodore Robi Purification attended Government Boys’ Primary School at Nagari. He attended St. Nicholas High School, Nagari and passed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination in 1977. He attended Notre Dame College, Dhaka and passed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination in 1979. He attended Government Shahid Suhrawardy College, Dhaka and obtained Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in 1983. He obtained Diploma in Education from Institute of Education and Research (IER) under Dhaka University in 1986 and Bachelor in Education (B. Ed.) from, Teachers Training College under Dhaka University in 1987. He earned MSA (Master of Science in Administration) from Notre Dame University, Indiana, USA in 2000. Br Robi was actively involved with educational ministries. He served as Assistant Teacher at St. Nicholas High School, Nagari in 1980 & 1983-1986. He served as Headmaster at Bandura Holy Cross School in 1989-1995. He served at St. Gregory’s High School, Dhaka as Headmaster in 1995- 1999 & 2001-2012. He served as Principal at St. Joseph Higher Secondary School in 2012 till death. He served as the founding Principal of St. Joseph International School in 2017 till death. In addition to that, he also served as the treasurer of Bangladesh Catholic Education Board, created by CBCB (Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Bangladesh) for 9 years. He was a member of the Governing Body of Notre Dame College Dhaka for several years. As a Holy Cross religious Brother, he served in various ministries and positions in 40 years. He served St. Joseph Province as its council member in 1998 till death. He was a member of the Congregational finance committee from 2004 to 2010. He was also involved with Drugs Rehabilitations ministries. He was the Director of BARACA (Bangladesh Rehabilitation and Assistance Center for Addicts) in 2004 till death and the Executive Director of APON (in Bengali Asokti Ponorbason Nibas that means Addiction Rehabilitation Residence) in 2020 till death. The academics and apostolic activities of Br. Theodore Robi Purification revealed his all-round capacities and expertise in various fields. He was associated with Catholic Education Board, many Educational Institutions, Drug Rehabilitation Centers and Construction of Buildings. He was a man of Prayer, skilled administrator, visionary leader, hardworking, creative, cultural minder and extremely talented. Through his progressive thoughts, hard work and proper guidance he had made outstanding contributions to Congregation of Holy Cross, various Educational institutions, Christian society and of course to Nation. His students and coworkers and colleagues remember Br Robi for his amiable and strong personality. Br. Robi for many was a teacher, counsellor, guide, brother, a father figure and a good friend. He was totally devoted to human service. His departure is an irreparable loss. The Holy Cross Brothers are deeply saddened by his death. May the merciful God grant him eternal peace.