Yankey Patton
Yankey Patton | |
|---|---|
| Chaplain of Naga National Council | |
| In office 1956–1960 | |
| Nagaland State Chaplain | |
| In office 1989–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | Deo Vihienuo[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 March 1927 |
| Died | 28 January 2022 (aged 94) Diphupar, Chümoukedima District, Nagaland, India |
| Spouse |
Orenyimi Tsanglao
(m. 1954; died 2014) |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Chaplain |
Awards | |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Denomination | Baptist (Nagaland Baptist Church Council) |
| Church | Protestant |
| Profession | Evangelist |
Yankey Patton (15 March 1927 – 28 January 2022) was an Indian chaplain from Nagaland. He served as the first chaplain of the Naga National Council and also the first state chaplain of Nagaland.[2]
Early life and career
Yankey Patton was born on 15 March 1927 to a Lotha Naga family from Ralan.
On 12 July 1956, he was appointed as the first chaplain of the Naga National Council.
In 1989, Patton served as the first state chaplain of Nagaland. He served till 2003.[3]
1991 Lahorijan ambush
On 14 August 1991, Patton was among the individuals in the convoy that was ambushed by the NSCN-K at Lahorijan, near Dimapur, in the Karbi Anglong District of Assam. Twelve were killed, including Nagaland Police personnel and several sustained injuries.[4] Patton, was seated next to Thenucho Tünyi, the then Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Although several bullets pierced and tore the back of his blazer, he escaped without sustaining any injuries.[5]
Death
Patton died on 28 January 2022 at his personal residence in Diphupar, Chümoukedima after a prolonged illness at aged 94.[6]
Personal life
Family
Patton married Orenyimi Tsanglao, the first Lotha Naga woman evangelist, in 1966. She died in 2014. Together the couple had one son, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.[7]
References
- ↑ "State Chaplain Ministry". Nagaland Baptist Church Council. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- ↑ "Stalwart servant of God Rev Yankey Patton no more". The Morung Express. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- ↑ "Former Nagaland state chaplain Rev Patton passes away". Northeast Now. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- ↑ "15 cops killed in Nagaland, Speaker hurt". World Sikh News. 23 August 1991. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
- ↑ "A man of faith & integrity: Rev Yankey Patton laid to rest". The Morung Express. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- ↑ "Rev. Yankey Patton laid to rest". Eastern Mirror. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- ↑ "FORMER STATE CHAPLAIN REV. YANKEY PATTON PASSES AWAY". DIPR Nagaland. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2026.