Kochi: A vicar of a church in Pathiyaram, Erumapetty, in Thrissur was found dead in his bedroom on Wednesday, media reports said.
The deceased Fr Leo Puthur (32), a native of Perinchery, was vicar of St Joseph’s church.
Fr Leo had become vicar at the church on October 22.
The sacristan went to the vicar’s residence in connection with church matters. But there was no response from the vicar. When the sacristan peeped through the window, he saw the priest hanging from the roof.
The church staff and other residents alerted the police. The police collected evidences and
carried out an inquest.
Father Leo Puthur was ordained six years ago. He started his job as vicar at the Pathiyaram Church.