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HOLY EPISCOPAL SYNOD
HOLY EPISCOPAL SYNOD
H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III
Ninth Catholicos of the East in Malankara
His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III was enthroned as the Catholicos of the East & Malankara Metropolitan (the Supreme Head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church of India) on Friday, 15th October 2021. His Holiness is the 92nd Primate on the Apostolic Throne of St. Thomas.
His Holiness was born on 12 February 1949 to Mr Cherian Anthrayos of Mattathil family, being a member of St Peters Church, Vazhoor. After his school education, he joined Kerala University and passed his BSc Chemistry. After his BSc, he joined Orthodox Seminary, Kottayam, and had his GST degree. His Holiness took his BD degree from the Serampore University and did his higher studies in Theology at Theological Academy, Leningrad, Russia. Thereupon he joined Oriental Institute, Rome, and took his MTh and PhD from there. His Holiness was ordained a deacon in 1976 and a priest in 1978 by HH Baselios Mathews I. His Holiness was escalated to the post of an Episcopa on 30 April 1991 at a function at Parumala, and metropolitan in 1993. He is a well-known teacher and a faculty member of the Orthodox Seminary, Kottayam. A philanthropist, he works relentlessly for the uplift of the poor, especially women. He has started many ventures to help give employment opportunities to women from the economically backward classes. His Holiness was also served the Holy Episcopal Synod as its secretary.His Holiness has authored a few devotional and contemplative books in Malayalam.
H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III,
Catholicate Aramana
Devalokam P.O, Kottayam
Kerala, India
Tel: 04812578499, 04812578500
Email: catholicos@mosc.in
His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III was enthroned as the Catholicos of the East & Malankara Metropolitan (the Supreme Head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church of India) on Friday, 15th October 2021. His Holiness is the 92nd Primate on the Apostolic Throne of St. Thomas.
His Holiness was born on 12 February 1949 to Mr Cherian Anthrayos of Mattathil family, being a member of St Peters Church, Vazhoor. After his school education, he joined Kerala University and passed his BSc Chemistry. After his BSc, he joined Orthodox Seminary, Kottayam, and had his GST degree. His Holiness took his BD degree from the Serampore University and did his higher studies in Theology at Theological Academy, Leningrad, Russia. Thereupon he joined Oriental Institute, Rome, and took his MTh and PhD from there. His Holiness was ordained a deacon in 1976 and a priest in 1978 by HH Baselios Mathews I. His Holiness was escalated to the post of an Episcopa on 30 April 1991 at a function at Parumala, and metropolitan in 1993. He is a well-known teacher and a faculty member of the Orthodox Seminary, Kottayam. A philanthropist, he works relentlessly for the uplift of the poor, especially women. He has started many ventures to help give employment opportunities to women from the economically backward classes. His Holiness was also served the Holy Episcopal Synod as its secretary.His Holiness has authored a few devotional and contemplative books in Malayalam.
H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III,
Catholicate Aramana
Devalokam P.O, Kottayam
Kerala, India
Tel: 04812578499, 04812578500
Email: catholicos@mosc.in
H. G. Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Metropolitan
Kandanad Diocese
His Grace was born on 28 June 1952 at Arikuzha, Thodupuzha, to Rev. Fr Yohannan Puttanil and Mrs Mariam. He did his schooling at Government UPS School Arikuzha and NSS High School, Manakad. Thereupon he joined New Man College, Thodupuzha and passed out his Pre-degree and Degree from there. He did his MA from St John’s College, Agra.
In the theological front, he took his BD degree from Serampore College and United Theological College, Bangalore. And went for his DTh from Protestant Faculty, University of Munich.
He was ordained a priest in 1990 and the very same year was consecrated as Bishop and was given the charge of Kandanad Diocese. He was a teacher at Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary at Vettickal during 1990-95. From 1992, His Grace was the President of Kerala Council of Churches till 1998.
Dr Athanasius is a known social worker and a philanthropist. He runs Swasraya Rehabilitation & Training Centre at Vettickal, Mulanthuruthy; Trinity Retirement Home, Kolenchery; Samanvaya Study and Dialogue Centre, Pampakuda; Sukhada Retreat Centre, Kolenchery; Santhula Hospital and Deaddiction Centre, Vadakara; and Giliyad, Retreat Centre & Orphanage, Vadkara.
His Grace is an author of few well-known books. A Comparative Study of Theological Methodologies of Irenaeus and Sri Sankara (1990); Church and Society (1992); Neethi Samooham; and Anthyokya Malankara Bandham: Oru Punarchintanam are the main titles.
Address: Bishop’s House, Cathedral Road, Moovattupuzha,Kerala – 686 661 ph : 0485 2833401 Cell: 9447083340
Email: thomasmarathanasius@gmail.com
His Grace was born on 28 June 1952 at Arikuzha, Thodupuzha, to Rev. Fr Yohannan Puttanil and Mrs Mariam. He did his schooling at Government UPS School Arikuzha and NSS High School, Manakad. Thereupon he joined New Man College, Thodupuzha and passed out his Pre-degree and Degree from there. He did his MA from St John’s College, Agra.
In the theological front, he took his BD degree from Serampore College and United Theological College, Bangalore. And went for his DTh from Protestant Faculty, University of Munich.
He was ordained a priest in 1990 and the very same year was consecrated as Bishop and was given the charge of Kandanad Diocese. He was a teacher at Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary at Vettickal during 1990-95. From 1992, His Grace was the President of Kerala Council of Churches till 1998.
Dr Athanasius is a known social worker and a philanthropist. He runs Swasraya Rehabilitation & Training Centre at Vettickal, Mulanthuruthy; Trinity Retirement Home, Kolenchery; Samanvaya Study and Dialogue Centre, Pampakuda; Sukhada Retreat Centre, Kolenchery; Santhula Hospital and Deaddiction Centre, Vadakara; and Giliyad, Retreat Centre & Orphanage, Vadkara.
His Grace is an author of few well-known books. A Comparative Study of Theological Methodologies of Irenaeus and Sri Sankara (1990); Church and Society (1992); Neethi Samooham; and Anthyokya Malankara Bandham: Oru Punarchintanam are the main titles.
Address: Bishop’s House, Cathedral Road, Moovattupuzha,Kerala – 686 661 ph : 0485 2833401 Cell: 9447083340
Email: thomasmarathanasius@gmail.com
H.G. Dr. Yuhanon Mar Meletius Metropolitan
Trissur Diocese
His Grace was born at Elakkaranadu, a typical village in the Ernakulam District of Kerala, to a social worker Mr Markose and Mrs Saramma, Murimakkil. He had his primary education from the Government School at Maneed. After his schooling, His Grace studied at St Peter’s College, Kolencherry, and passed out with his bachelors in Malayalam.
Coming to the theological studies, he did his BD and MTh degrees from the United Theological College, Bangalore. Thereupon, he took ThM and PhD qualify (old testament theology) from Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago. His Grace has submitted his PhD paper to Dharmaram Vidyashektram, Bangalore. Meanwhile, he studied syriac at St Aphrem’s Seminary, Damascus.
Mar Meletius got into the services of Our Lord being ordained a deacon in 1973 by His Grace Paulose Mar Phelexinos, the then metropolitan of Kandanad Diocese. He was ordained a priest in 1986 by His Beatitude Catholicos Baselios Paulose II. HH Patriarc Ignatius Zakka I, ordained him as Ramban on 22 December 1990 and as Bishop on 23 December 1990 in Damascus. Since then, he is serving the Trissur Diocese as its Metropolitan.
As a priest, he was teaching at MSOT Seminary, Udaigiri. He was also serving as the vicar of St Mary’s Church, Valampur, for about four years. His Grace is also served as the president of Orthodox Christian Youth Movement.
A scholar, His Grace is a visiting professor to the Orthodox seminaries at Nagpur and Kottayam. An accomplished writer, Mar Meletius has few books—Verukal Thedi, Manavikathayude Kazhchapadukal, Swatantravum Swayam Paryapthathayum—to his credit.
This widely travelled Bishop has also published numerous articles in different publications.Visit the new website of H.G.Mar Meletius Metropolitan: www.yuhanonmeletius.org
Address:Gedseemon Seminary , Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, India.- 680651 Phone: 0487 2371039, 2371748, 9447037174 Email: yuhanonmilitos@hotmail.com / mormilitos@gmail.com
His Grace was born at Elakkaranadu, a typical village in the Ernakulam District of Kerala, to a social worker Mr Markose and Mrs Saramma, Murimakkil. He had his primary education from the Government School at Maneed. After his schooling, His Grace studied at St Peter’s College, Kolencherry, and passed out with his bachelors in Malayalam.
Coming to the theological studies, he did his BD and MTh degrees from the United Theological College, Bangalore. Thereupon, he took ThM and PhD qualify (old testament theology) from Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago. His Grace has submitted his PhD paper to Dharmaram Vidyashektram, Bangalore. Meanwhile, he studied syriac at St Aphrem’s Seminary, Damascus.
Mar Meletius got into the services of Our Lord being ordained a deacon in 1973 by His Grace Paulose Mar Phelexinos, the then metropolitan of Kandanad Diocese. He was ordained a priest in 1986 by His Beatitude Catholicos Baselios Paulose II. HH Patriarc Ignatius Zakka I, ordained him as Ramban on 22 December 1990 and as Bishop on 23 December 1990 in Damascus. Since then, he is serving the Trissur Diocese as its Metropolitan.
As a priest, he was teaching at MSOT Seminary, Udaigiri. He was also serving as the vicar of St Mary’s Church, Valampur, for about four years. His Grace is also served as the president of Orthodox Christian Youth Movement.
A scholar, His Grace is a visiting professor to the Orthodox seminaries at Nagpur and Kottayam. An accomplished writer, Mar Meletius has few books—Verukal Thedi, Manavikathayude Kazhchapadukal, Swatantravum Swayam Paryapthathayum—to his credit.
This widely travelled Bishop has also published numerous articles in different publications.Visit the new website of H.G.Mar Meletius Metropolitan: www.yuhanonmeletius.org
Address:Gedseemon Seminary , Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, India.- 680651 Phone: 0487 2371039, 2371748, 9447037174 Email: yuhanonmilitos@hotmail.com / mormilitos@gmail.com
H.G. Kuriakose Mar Clemis Metropolitan
Thumpamon Diocese
His Grace was born in 1936 at Nellikkal, Koipram Village in Thiruvalla Taluk as the second son to Perumethmannil Mr PK Mathai and Mrs Sosamma. He has one brother and two sisters. He belongs to Koorthamala St.Mary's Orthodox Church in Chengannur Diocese.
After his schooling, he joined Kerala University and did his graduation, post graduation in Science and B.Ed from Catholicate College, Pathanahitta and Mount Tabore Training College Pathanapuram respectively. Thereupon His Grace was teaching Botany at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, until he was elected to the Episcopal order.
He became a priest in 1964 after his studies at Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam. He was also a member of St Basil Daya, Pathanamthitta. His Grace also served the Thumpamon Diocese as Secretary of Priests, Thumpamon Diocese. He was ordained a Bishop in 1991 and was given charge of the newly formulated Sultan Battery Diocese. And is serving it with all vigour and enthusiasm. His spiritual strength has helped the diocese to grow in all aspects within a short span of time.
His Grace is actively involved in many social activities. He is the President of a special school for mentally challenged children--Olivemala and Baselious Gregorios Mercy Home. He has so far extended helping hands poor and also runs a secret fund and educational fund for the economically weaker sections.
His Grace has many published articles to his credit. He is known for his simplicity and sweet voice.Presently he is serving the Thumpamon Diocese as its Metropolitan
Address: Basil Aramana ,Pathanamthitta -689 645 Tel.: 0468-2222243 /9495694429
Email: hgmarclemis@gmail.com / thumpamondiocese@gmail.com
His Grace was born in 1936 at Nellikkal, Koipram Village in Thiruvalla Taluk as the second son to Perumethmannil Mr PK Mathai and Mrs Sosamma. He has one brother and two sisters. He belongs to Koorthamala St.Mary's Orthodox Church in Chengannur Diocese.
After his schooling, he joined Kerala University and did his graduation, post graduation in Science and B.Ed from Catholicate College, Pathanahitta and Mount Tabore Training College Pathanapuram respectively. Thereupon His Grace was teaching Botany at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, until he was elected to the Episcopal order.
He became a priest in 1964 after his studies at Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam. He was also a member of St Basil Daya, Pathanamthitta. His Grace also served the Thumpamon Diocese as Secretary of Priests, Thumpamon Diocese. He was ordained a Bishop in 1991 and was given charge of the newly formulated Sultan Battery Diocese. And is serving it with all vigour and enthusiasm. His spiritual strength has helped the diocese to grow in all aspects within a short span of time.
His Grace is actively involved in many social activities. He is the President of a special school for mentally challenged children--Olivemala and Baselious Gregorios Mercy Home. He has so far extended helping hands poor and also runs a secret fund and educational fund for the economically weaker sections.
His Grace has many published articles to his credit. He is known for his simplicity and sweet voice.Presently he is serving the Thumpamon Diocese as its Metropolitan
Address: Basil Aramana ,Pathanamthitta -689 645 Tel.: 0468-2222243 /9495694429
Email: hgmarclemis@gmail.com / thumpamondiocese@gmail.com
H.G.Geevarghese Mar Coorilos Metropolitan
Mumbai Diocese
His Grace was born on 7 October 1949 at Kollad, near Kottayam, to Mr PK Kurian and Mrs Mary Kurian of the Puliyeril family. After his schooling, young George had his pre-degree studies at CMS College Kottayam. He took his bachelors in arts from the Calicut University and MA from Sree Venkateshwara University. He did his BD from Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, and got post-graduate diploma in Pastoral Theology from Heythrop College London University and post-graduate diploma in Theology and Mission from Urban Theology Unit, Shefield, UK.
He was ordained a sub-deacon in 1970 and a deacon in 1974 by Catholicos HH Baselios Mathews I. Dn George became a priest in 1975 and served as Vicar, St Gregorios Church, London. He is known for his works among students and thus was serving the MGOCSM as general secretary for almost a decade. This paved way for Fr George to visit many foreign countries.
He was elected to the Episcopal rank in 1989 and thus became a monk in 1990 and was subsequently ordained in 1991. Soon, he was appointed as the Assistant Metropolitan, Mumbai Dioceses, and worked steadfast with late Dr Philipose Mar Theophilus for the progress of the Mumbai Diocese.
His Grace has held many positions in the church and other Christian societies. He had attended many international conferences and interacted with many communities such as NCCI, CASA, WCC, and CMAI.
Present Address: Bombay Orthodox Church Centre, Dr.Mar Theophilus Marg, Sector X-A, Vashi, Juhu Nagar, Navi Mumbai - 400 703 Tel.: 022-27669850, 022-27801427 , Mob: 09820333379 E-mail: orthodox77@hotmail.com, marcoorilos@yahoo.com
His Grace was born on 7 October 1949 at Kollad, near Kottayam, to Mr PK Kurian and Mrs Mary Kurian of the Puliyeril family. After his schooling, young George had his pre-degree studies at CMS College Kottayam. He took his bachelors in arts from the Calicut University and MA from Sree Venkateshwara University. He did his BD from Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, and got post-graduate diploma in Pastoral Theology from Heythrop College London University and post-graduate diploma in Theology and Mission from Urban Theology Unit, Shefield, UK.
He was ordained a sub-deacon in 1970 and a deacon in 1974 by Catholicos HH Baselios Mathews I. Dn George became a priest in 1975 and served as Vicar, St Gregorios Church, London. He is known for his works among students and thus was serving the MGOCSM as general secretary for almost a decade. This paved way for Fr George to visit many foreign countries.
He was elected to the Episcopal rank in 1989 and thus became a monk in 1990 and was subsequently ordained in 1991. Soon, he was appointed as the Assistant Metropolitan, Mumbai Dioceses, and worked steadfast with late Dr Philipose Mar Theophilus for the progress of the Mumbai Diocese.
His Grace has held many positions in the church and other Christian societies. He had attended many international conferences and interacted with many communities such as NCCI, CASA, WCC, and CMAI.
Present Address: Bombay Orthodox Church Centre, Dr.Mar Theophilus Marg, Sector X-A, Vashi, Juhu Nagar, Navi Mumbai - 400 703 Tel.: 022-27669850, 022-27801427 , Mob: 09820333379 E-mail: orthodox77@hotmail.com, marcoorilos@yahoo.com
H.G. Zachariah Mar Nicholovos Metropolitan
Northeast American Diocese
H.G. Dr. Yakoob Mar Irenaios Metropolitan
Kochi Diocese
His Grace was born on 15 August 1949 to Mr TO Cherian Mrs Kunjelyamma Cherian of Aruvidan Pallikal Family, Kallupara. He did his high-schooling at MGD High School, Puthussery and pre-degree course at Chengannur Christian College.
He had his bachelors and masters in English literature from Madras University. Thereupon, he did his BEd and MEd from Kerala University. He took an additional MA in philosophy from Kerala University and then did his PhD.
Coming to the theological front, His Grace did his BD degree from Serampore University and MTh from the US.
He was ordained a deacon in 1970 by late His Grace Thoma Mar Dionysius and a priest in 1975 by H.H.Baselios Marthoma Didymos I. He became a Ramban on 19 December 1992.
On 16 August 1993, HH Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews II consecrated him as Episcopa and named as Jacob Mar Irenios. In August 1995, he was given charge of the Malabar Diocese as the Assistant Metropolitan. When Zacharia Mar Dionysius departed for the eternal life, His Grace was given the charge of Madras Diocese.
His Grace has served the church in different capacities as the President of Orthodox Youth Movement and President of the Orthodox Christian Bala Samajam.His Grace is presently given the charge of Kochi Diocese.
Address: Zion Seminary, Koratty East P.O. 680 308, Chalakkudy.
Tel. 0480-2734818, Mob: 9495703344
Email: marirenaios@yahoo.co.in
drmarirenaios@gmail.com
His Grace was born on 15 August 1949 to Mr TO Cherian Mrs Kunjelyamma Cherian of Aruvidan Pallikal Family, Kallupara. He did his high-schooling at MGD High School, Puthussery and pre-degree course at Chengannur Christian College.
He had his bachelors and masters in English literature from Madras University. Thereupon, he did his BEd and MEd from Kerala University. He took an additional MA in philosophy from Kerala University and then did his PhD.
Coming to the theological front, His Grace did his BD degree from Serampore University and MTh from the US.
He was ordained a deacon in 1970 by late His Grace Thoma Mar Dionysius and a priest in 1975 by H.H.Baselios Marthoma Didymos I. He became a Ramban on 19 December 1992.
On 16 August 1993, HH Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews II consecrated him as Episcopa and named as Jacob Mar Irenios. In August 1995, he was given charge of the Malabar Diocese as the Assistant Metropolitan. When Zacharia Mar Dionysius departed for the eternal life, His Grace was given the charge of Madras Diocese.
His Grace has served the church in different capacities as the President of Orthodox Youth Movement and President of the Orthodox Christian Bala Samajam.His Grace is presently given the charge of Kochi Diocese.
Address: Zion Seminary, Koratty East P.O. 680 308, Chalakkudy.
Tel. 0480-2734818, Mob: 9495703344
Email: marirenaios@yahoo.co.in
drmarirenaios@gmail.com
H.G. Dr. Gabriel Mar Gregorios Metropolitan
Trivandrum Diocese
His Grace was born on 10 February 1948 to Mr CM John and Mrs Aleyamma John, Vadakethazhethil, Kanjickal. He did schooling at St Stephen’s High School, Pathanapuram. He persued his BA from Kerala University in English Literature. Subsequent to that, he joined the Serampore University and took his BD degree in 1974. He did his MTh from the Catholic University, Paris. His Grace persued successfully a three-year Diploma Course in Biblical Hebrew, a two-year certificate course in Aramic and advanced course in Biblical Greek at the Catholic University, Paris. His Grace also did Doctoral Research at the Lutharance School of Theology at Chicago on the topic “The Glory of God in St Paul” and took his PhD in New Testament from the Serampore University. He further did his Doctoral Research at the University of Cambridge. His Grace was ordained a deacon on 4 November 1969 by HH Mar Baselios Augen I. HH Baselious Mathews I ordained Dn Gabriel as priest on 8 January 1974. He distinctly served as vicar of many parishes such as Chenganachery, Jaipur, Dehuroad, Kuzhimattom, Mundakayam, Kanakappalam, Odanavattom Nellikunnam, and Pooyapally. He was a Professor at Orthodox Seminary, Kottayam. He was professed as a Monk on 7 August 2004 by HH Baselios Mathews II. The Malankara Syrian Christian Association met on 10 June 2004 at the Parumala Seminary, elected Fr Gabriel as a candidate to be ordained to the Episcopal Order and was ordained on 5 March 2005 by HH Baselios Mathews II. At present, His Grace is looking after the Trivandrum Diocese, which is very critical to the church in many ways.
Present Address: Orthodox Church Centre, Ulloor, Trivandrum, Kerala – 695 011 Tel.: 0471-2442509/2552509 Fax: 0471-2442509 Cell: 9447166857 E-mail: gabrielmargregorios@gmail.com
His Grace was born on 10 February 1948 to Mr CM John and Mrs Aleyamma John, Vadakethazhethil, Kanjickal. He did schooling at St Stephen’s High School, Pathanapuram. He persued his BA from Kerala University in English Literature. Subsequent to that, he joined the Serampore University and took his BD degree in 1974. He did his MTh from the Catholic University, Paris. His Grace persued successfully a three-year Diploma Course in Biblical Hebrew, a two-year certificate course in Aramic and advanced course in Biblical Greek at the Catholic University, Paris. His Grace also did Doctoral Research at the Lutharance School of Theology at Chicago on the topic “The Glory of God in St Paul” and took his PhD in New Testament from the Serampore University. He further did his Doctoral Research at the University of Cambridge. His Grace was ordained a deacon on 4 November 1969 by HH Mar Baselios Augen I. HH Baselious Mathews I ordained Dn Gabriel as priest on 8 January 1974. He distinctly served as vicar of many parishes such as Chenganachery, Jaipur, Dehuroad, Kuzhimattom, Mundakayam, Kanakappalam, Odanavattom Nellikunnam, and Pooyapally. He was a Professor at Orthodox Seminary, Kottayam. He was professed as a Monk on 7 August 2004 by HH Baselios Mathews II. The Malankara Syrian Christian Association met on 10 June 2004 at the Parumala Seminary, elected Fr Gabriel as a candidate to be ordained to the Episcopal Order and was ordained on 5 March 2005 by HH Baselios Mathews II. At present, His Grace is looking after the Trivandrum Diocese, which is very critical to the church in many ways.
Present Address: Orthodox Church Centre, Ulloor, Trivandrum, Kerala – 695 011 Tel.: 0471-2442509/2552509 Fax: 0471-2442509 Cell: 9447166857 E-mail: gabrielmargregorios@gmail.com
H.G. Dr. Yuhanon Mar Chrisostomos Metropolitan
Niranam Diocese
His Grace was born in 1954 to Mr KV Yohannan and Mrs Aleyamma Yohannan, Mannil Puthen Purayil, Kottoor, Thiruvalla. Varghese had his early education in local schools at Kottoor, and college education at SB College, Chenganachery. After his BSc from the University of Kerala, he joined Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, and took his GST and BD from Serampore University. He did his MTh from United Theological College, Bangalore, and PhD from The San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Osthathios ordained Varghese John a deacon on 19 April 1982, and got his priesthood from HH Baselios Marthoma Mathews II on 5 June 1982. On 28 January 1998, H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews II made him a Ramban at Parumala Seminary. Ramban Yoohanon was the Secretary of the Karunagiri MGD Ashram and Balabhavan. He has held the post of Principal, St Paul’s Mission Training Center, Mavelikkara, visiting faculty of St Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur, coordinator of Malankara Orthodox Mission Board, St Thomas Karunya Guidance Center, Ulloor, Trivandrum, Karunya Vishranthi Bhavan Kattela, Trivandrum, Marriage Assistance Foundation (MAF), Sick Aid Foundation (SAF), Member of Malankara Association Managing Committee, Council Member of Parumala Seminary, Member of Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue Commission and many other posts of distinction. Besides being a scholar, exceptionally good organizer, preacher at conventions, he has participated in and given leadership to many meetings and also to many conferences.
Yoohanon Ramaban was elevated to the post of Metropolitan on 5 March 2005 by HH Baselios Mathews II along with His Grace Mar Gregorios, His Grace Mar Theophilos, and His Grace Mar Dionysius at Parumala Seminary. He took the mantle of Niranam Diocese from illustrious His Grace Mar Osthathios. His Grace has widely travelled in the Gulf, the US and in the European countries. He is working tirelessly to transform the Church into a missionary Church.
Present Address: Bethany Aramana, Thiruvalla, Kerala – 689 101 Tel.: 0469-2701357/2603357 Fax: 0469-2342709
Mob: 9447045543
Email: yuhanonmarchrysostomos@gmail.com
His Grace was born in 1954 to Mr KV Yohannan and Mrs Aleyamma Yohannan, Mannil Puthen Purayil, Kottoor, Thiruvalla. Varghese had his early education in local schools at Kottoor, and college education at SB College, Chenganachery. After his BSc from the University of Kerala, he joined Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, and took his GST and BD from Serampore University. He did his MTh from United Theological College, Bangalore, and PhD from The San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Osthathios ordained Varghese John a deacon on 19 April 1982, and got his priesthood from HH Baselios Marthoma Mathews II on 5 June 1982. On 28 January 1998, H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews II made him a Ramban at Parumala Seminary. Ramban Yoohanon was the Secretary of the Karunagiri MGD Ashram and Balabhavan. He has held the post of Principal, St Paul’s Mission Training Center, Mavelikkara, visiting faculty of St Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur, coordinator of Malankara Orthodox Mission Board, St Thomas Karunya Guidance Center, Ulloor, Trivandrum, Karunya Vishranthi Bhavan Kattela, Trivandrum, Marriage Assistance Foundation (MAF), Sick Aid Foundation (SAF), Member of Malankara Association Managing Committee, Council Member of Parumala Seminary, Member of Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue Commission and many other posts of distinction. Besides being a scholar, exceptionally good organizer, preacher at conventions, he has participated in and given leadership to many meetings and also to many conferences.
Yoohanon Ramaban was elevated to the post of Metropolitan on 5 March 2005 by HH Baselios Mathews II along with His Grace Mar Gregorios, His Grace Mar Theophilos, and His Grace Mar Dionysius at Parumala Seminary. He took the mantle of Niranam Diocese from illustrious His Grace Mar Osthathios. His Grace has widely travelled in the Gulf, the US and in the European countries. He is working tirelessly to transform the Church into a missionary Church.
Present Address: Bethany Aramana, Thiruvalla, Kerala – 689 101 Tel.: 0469-2701357/2603357 Fax: 0469-2342709
Mob: 9447045543
Email: yuhanonmarchrysostomos@gmail.com
H.G.Yuhanon Mar Policarpos Metropolitan
Ankamaly Diocese
His Grace was born on 30th March 1955 as the son of Mr.P.V.Zachariah and Mrs.Annamma Zachariah of Panniyankara Parakunnil family in Vadakkanchery, Palakkad. His Grace is a member of Mar.Gregorios Church, Thenidukku. His Grace had his schooling in AbhayakkadChami Iyer High School, and graduated from S.N.College Alathoor. His Grace took his Masters degree in Sociology from the University of Kerala. His Grace learned Syriac from Very Rev.Thomas Ramban during the period 1973 – 1974. His Grace passed G.S.T in 1978 and B D in 1979 from the Orthodox Theological Seminary. His Grace ordained sub-deacon on 25th March 1977, deacon on 8th December and priest on 7th January 1980. His Grace was ordained as Ramban by his Holiness Baselius Marthoma Didimus Catholicos. His Grace received a diploma in 1990 from Geneeva.
His Grace served the church in several capacities – Sunday School Director; Cochin Diocese, Koratty Sion Seminary Manager, Parumala Seminary Manager, C.M.I Kerala Region Chaplain,Vettikal Health centre Director, Thalakkod St.Mary’s Boy’s Home Director & Board Member, Kolenchery Medical College Chaplain and Governing Body Member, Founder and Principal of Baselius Vidya Nikethan till 2006.He is serving the Ankamaly Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Address: Thrikkunnathu Seminary PB NO.61, Aluva-683101.
ph: 0484 2622339 Mob: 94474 75544
email: marpolicarpos@yahoo.com
His Grace was born on 30th March 1955 as the son of Mr.P.V.Zachariah and Mrs.Annamma Zachariah of Panniyankara Parakunnil family in Vadakkanchery, Palakkad. His Grace is a member of Mar.Gregorios Church, Thenidukku. His Grace had his schooling in AbhayakkadChami Iyer High School, and graduated from S.N.College Alathoor. His Grace took his Masters degree in Sociology from the University of Kerala. His Grace learned Syriac from Very Rev.Thomas Ramban during the period 1973 – 1974. His Grace passed G.S.T in 1978 and B D in 1979 from the Orthodox Theological Seminary. His Grace ordained sub-deacon on 25th March 1977, deacon on 8th December and priest on 7th January 1980. His Grace was ordained as Ramban by his Holiness Baselius Marthoma Didimus Catholicos. His Grace received a diploma in 1990 from Geneeva.
His Grace served the church in several capacities – Sunday School Director; Cochin Diocese, Koratty Sion Seminary Manager, Parumala Seminary Manager, C.M.I Kerala Region Chaplain,Vettikal Health centre Director, Thalakkod St.Mary’s Boy’s Home Director & Board Member, Kolenchery Medical College Chaplain and Governing Body Member, Founder and Principal of Baselius Vidya Nikethan till 2006.He is serving the Ankamaly Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Address: Thrikkunnathu Seminary PB NO.61, Aluva-683101.
ph: 0484 2622339 Mob: 94474 75544
email: marpolicarpos@yahoo.com
H. G. Mathews Mar Theodosius Metropolitan
Idukki Diocese
His Grace was born on 15th September 1955 as the eldest son of Mr.P.M.George and Mrs. Aleyamma George of Punchayil family in Pandankary, Edathua, Alapuzha. His Grace is a member of St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Padankary.
His Grace’s early education was in Thalavady. After passing the S. S. L. C. Examination His Grace became a member of Perunad Bethany Ashram. Graduating in English literature as a student of Baselius College Kottayam, His Grace joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, took his B. D. degree and was ordained as a priest in 1982.
His Grace took M. A. in History from the University of Kerala and B.Ed. from Sardar Patel University. His Grace was the Principal of Bethany St. John's Higher Secondary School during the period between 1987 and 1996. His Grace had been the President of Perunad YMCA for a long time. His Grace is the Secretary of the Sanyasi-Sanyasini Sangham of the Malankara Orthodox Church.
From 1996 His Grace has been the Superior of Bethany Ashram. His Grace has also served as the Manager of Angamuzhy Orthodox Centre and member of the Ecumenical Trust. His Grace was ordained as Ramban at Parumala on 4th December. His Grace was ordinated as bishop on 19 feb 2009 at Puthupally st george orthodox church.
Email: mathewsmartheodosius@gmail.com
His Grace was born on 15th September 1955 as the eldest son of Mr.P.M.George and Mrs. Aleyamma George of Punchayil family in Pandankary, Edathua, Alapuzha. His Grace is a member of St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Padankary.
His Grace’s early education was in Thalavady. After passing the S. S. L. C. Examination His Grace became a member of Perunad Bethany Ashram. Graduating in English literature as a student of Baselius College Kottayam, His Grace joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, took his B. D. degree and was ordained as a priest in 1982.
His Grace took M. A. in History from the University of Kerala and B.Ed. from Sardar Patel University. His Grace was the Principal of Bethany St. John's Higher Secondary School during the period between 1987 and 1996. His Grace had been the President of Perunad YMCA for a long time. His Grace is the Secretary of the Sanyasi-Sanyasini Sangham of the Malankara Orthodox Church.
From 1996 His Grace has been the Superior of Bethany Ashram. His Grace has also served as the Manager of Angamuzhy Orthodox Centre and member of the Ecumenical Trust. His Grace was ordained as Ramban at Parumala on 4th December. His Grace was ordinated as bishop on 19 feb 2009 at Puthupally st george orthodox church.
Email: mathewsmartheodosius@gmail.com
H.G. Dr. Joseph Mar Dionysius Metropolitan
Kollam Diocese
His Grace was born on 15th June 1956 as the son of Mr. T. V. Mathai and Mrs. Aleyamma Mathai of Thekkil Kandathil family in Valanjavattom, Thiruvalla and a member of St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Valanjavattom in Niranam Diocese.Mar Dionysius became a member of Mount Tabor Ashram on 15th July 1971. He stood first in the Master's Degree Exam of Madras University and won the “Chithanass" award and the gold medal in 1981. His Grace took the M. Phil, Ph. D. Degrees from the University of Kerala and his B.D. degree from the University of Serampore. His Grace was ordained deacon in July 1980. He was ordained as a priest on 4th December 1985. He got training in Christian leadership from the Haggai International Institute Singapore in 2005.
His Grace had been teaching in the Dept. of Zoology at St. Stephen's College Pathanapuram. From 2000 .His Grace had been the director of the research department of Zoology. His Grace won the “Man of the year" award from American Biographical Institute in 2003 and St. Berchman's award for the Best University Teacher in 2008. His Grace is ever active as a guide and mentor in meditation, preacher, researcher and ecological theologian.
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Address: Bishops House, Cross Junction, Kollam, 691 001
Mob: 9425553147
Email: josephdionysius@gmail.com
His Grace was born on 15th June 1956 as the son of Mr. T. V. Mathai and Mrs. Aleyamma Mathai of Thekkil Kandathil family in Valanjavattom, Thiruvalla and a member of St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Valanjavattom in Niranam Diocese.Mar Dionysius became a member of Mount Tabor Ashram on 15th July 1971. He stood first in the Master's Degree Exam of Madras University and won the “Chithanass" award and the gold medal in 1981. His Grace took the M. Phil, Ph. D. Degrees from the University of Kerala and his B.D. degree from the University of Serampore. His Grace was ordained deacon in July 1980. He was ordained as a priest on 4th December 1985. He got training in Christian leadership from the Haggai International Institute Singapore in 2005.
His Grace had been teaching in the Dept. of Zoology at St. Stephen's College Pathanapuram. From 2000 .His Grace had been the director of the research department of Zoology. His Grace won the “Man of the year" award from American Biographical Institute in 2003 and St. Berchman's award for the Best University Teacher in 2008. His Grace is ever active as a guide and mentor in meditation, preacher, researcher and ecological theologian.
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Address: Bishops House, Cross Junction, Kollam, 691 001
Mob: 9425553147
Email: josephdionysius@gmail.com
H. G. Abraham Mar Epiphanios Metropolitan
Mavelikara Diocese
His Grace was born on 17th September 1960 as the son of Mr. V. A. Oommen and Mrs. Gracy Oommen. His Grace is a member of St. Mary's Cathedral, Malaysia. His Grace had his education in Pathanamthitta Catholicate School and College, the Orthodox Theological Seminary and stands with his M.Th. degree from Serampore University. His Grace was ordained as deacon and Priest in 1986 and 1987 respectively; on 31st March 2002 His Grace became Ramban. His Grace has spent a long time in the Ashrams in Parumala and Madras from 1990 to 1996. His Grace served as Vicar of St. Thomas Cathedral from 1996 to 2002. Thereafter His Grace served as the Manager of Bishop's House, Madras in 2003 From 2004-2006 His Grace was served as the Manager at Parumala Seminary and Devalokam Catholicate Aramana.
His Grace is serving the Mavelikara Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Address: Theobhavan Aramana, Thazhakara – Post, Mavelikara, Kerala - 690102
Mob: 9447908814
Email: marepiphanios@gmail.com
His Grace was born on 17th September 1960 as the son of Mr. V. A. Oommen and Mrs. Gracy Oommen. His Grace is a member of St. Mary's Cathedral, Malaysia. His Grace had his education in Pathanamthitta Catholicate School and College, the Orthodox Theological Seminary and stands with his M.Th. degree from Serampore University. His Grace was ordained as deacon and Priest in 1986 and 1987 respectively; on 31st March 2002 His Grace became Ramban. His Grace has spent a long time in the Ashrams in Parumala and Madras from 1990 to 1996. His Grace served as Vicar of St. Thomas Cathedral from 1996 to 2002. Thereafter His Grace served as the Manager of Bishop's House, Madras in 2003 From 2004-2006 His Grace was served as the Manager at Parumala Seminary and Devalokam Catholicate Aramana.
His Grace is serving the Mavelikara Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Address: Theobhavan Aramana, Thazhakara – Post, Mavelikara, Kerala - 690102
Mob: 9447908814
Email: marepiphanios@gmail.com
H. G. Dr. Mathews Mar Thimothios Metropolitan
Chengannur Diocese
His Grace was born on 3rd May 1963 as the eldest son of Mr. P.J. Baby and Mrs. Thankamma Baby of Painuvilla Puthenveettil family. His Grace is a member of St. Mary's Cathedral Puthiakavu, Mavelikkara.
His Grace took his degree as a student of Bishop Moore College Mavelikkara, G. S. T. from Orthodox Theological Seminary and B. D and M.Th. from Serampore University. His Grace has also attained the Licentiate in sacred scripture from the Pontifical Institute in Rome and Diploma in Biblical Archeology from the Pontifical Bible Institute in Jerusalem.
His Grace is a scholar in Italian, French, German, Aramic and Hebrew apart from English and Malayalam. His Grace has served as Joint Secretary of St. Thomas Orthodox Vaidika Sanghom, Publisher of "Purohithan" Magazine, Executive Committee Member of the Priest Fellowship in Rome, Secretary of Vattasseril Mar Divanyasios Charitable Fund, Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Registrar of Orthodox Theological Seminary.
His Grace has served as assistant vicar and vicar in eight parishes in Kollam and Mavelikkara Dioceses. His Grace has prepared O. V. B. S text books, teacher's guide and a study based on the 24th Psalm.
His Grace is serving the Chengannur Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Address: Bethel Mar Gregorios Aramana, Chengannur, P.O- 689121
Mob: 9447718511
Email: thimothiosmathews@gmail.com
His Grace was born on 3rd May 1963 as the eldest son of Mr. P.J. Baby and Mrs. Thankamma Baby of Painuvilla Puthenveettil family. His Grace is a member of St. Mary's Cathedral Puthiakavu, Mavelikkara.
His Grace took his degree as a student of Bishop Moore College Mavelikkara, G. S. T. from Orthodox Theological Seminary and B. D and M.Th. from Serampore University. His Grace has also attained the Licentiate in sacred scripture from the Pontifical Institute in Rome and Diploma in Biblical Archeology from the Pontifical Bible Institute in Jerusalem.
His Grace is a scholar in Italian, French, German, Aramic and Hebrew apart from English and Malayalam. His Grace has served as Joint Secretary of St. Thomas Orthodox Vaidika Sanghom, Publisher of "Purohithan" Magazine, Executive Committee Member of the Priest Fellowship in Rome, Secretary of Vattasseril Mar Divanyasios Charitable Fund, Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Registrar of Orthodox Theological Seminary.
His Grace has served as assistant vicar and vicar in eight parishes in Kollam and Mavelikkara Dioceses. His Grace has prepared O. V. B. S text books, teacher's guide and a study based on the 24th Psalm.
His Grace is serving the Chengannur Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Address: Bethel Mar Gregorios Aramana, Chengannur, P.O- 689121
Mob: 9447718511
Email: thimothiosmathews@gmail.com
H. G. Alexios mar Eusebius Metropolitan
Calcutta Diocese
His His Grace Alexios Mar Eusebius, formerly Rev. Fr. Alex Daniel is a member of St. George Orthodox Church, Puthoor of Kollam Diocese. Thirumeni hails from Vattakkattu family, Puthoor. His Grace was born on 5th September, 1964 as the fourth son of late Sri Y. Daniel and Smt. Chinnamma Daniel. The late Rev. Fr. V.J. Jacob Vattakkattu is his paternal uncle.
His Grace graduated from Kerala University with Bachelor’s degree in Science. He then joined Bangalore University for legal studies and secured LL.B. After completing his secular studies, he devoted himself for theological studies and joined the Orthodox Theological seminary, Kottayam. He completed Graduation in Sacred Theology from Orthodox Theological seminary and Bachelor of Divinity from Serampore University, Calcutta. Pursuing his post-graduation, he secured Master’s Degree in Theology from St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute of Theology, Bangalore. He acquired a Diploma in Biblical Geography from Tantur Ecumenical Institute, Jerusalem and conducted his Doctoral Research Study in Old Testament from Friedrich Alexander University, Germany. He also practiced as a Civil Lawyer in the District Court of Kollam in 1994-95.
On May 15,1993 he was ordained as a deacon and on 4th May 1995, H. H Baselious Marthoma Mathews II ordained him to the priesthood. As a priest he has served the parishes in Bangalore, Germany and in the Calcutta diocese.
In 1997, His Grace was appointed as the faculty of Old Testament in St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur. During the period as the faculty (1997-2008) he served in different capacities like Warden, Director of Fieldwork and Bursar of the seminary.
He has also served as the treasurer of the Orthodox Sunday School Association of the East (Outside Kerala Region), Director of Akhila Malankara Orthodox Shushrushaka Sangam (AMOSS - OKR), Director of OVBS (OKR) and as Treasurer of Prerana School for Mentally Challenged Children, Nagpur.
His Grace handled the regular columns in the Malankara Sabha, Sahayatra, Parish Mission Literatures for the Outside Kerala Region. He has authored a book in Malayalam named “Vachanathejas”, a compilation of Sunday Sermons for a complete liturgical year. His Grace has served and represented the Church in Ecumenical Conferences in India as well as abroad.
The Malankara Syrian Christian association held at Pampakuda on 2008 September 11 elected him with six others to be metropolitans of the church. On 2009 February 19 H.H. Baselios Marthoma Didymus I Catholicos with the assistance of the holy Episcopal synod, ordained him as Metropolitan along with the six other candidates at Puthupally St. George Orthodox Church.
When the Diocese of South-west America was formed in 2009, His Grace was appointed as the first Metropolitan of that Diocese from April 1, 2009. He took leadership in building the Diocese from scratches. The beautiful diocesan center at Beasley, Houston in 100 Acres is one of the greatest achievements in his time. A Liturgical Resource Development Committee was formed and initiated to translate all our liturgical books to English Language. About 15 new churches and congregations were established in the cities where the Malankara Orthodox church Mission had not yet started.
From 2022 November onwards, His Grace is serving as the Metropolitan of the Calcutta Diocese. Apart from the administrative responsibilities of the diocese H.G. Mar Eusebius currently holds the office of the vice president of Kerala Council of Churches.
Address: St. Thomas Ashram, Kailash Nagar, Bhilai, Chattisgarh 490 001.
Telephone: +91 8547058607; Email: mareusebius@gmail.com
His His Grace Alexios Mar Eusebius, formerly Rev. Fr. Alex Daniel is a member of St. George Orthodox Church, Puthoor of Kollam Diocese. Thirumeni hails from Vattakkattu family, Puthoor. His Grace was born on 5th September, 1964 as the fourth son of late Sri Y. Daniel and Smt. Chinnamma Daniel. The late Rev. Fr. V.J. Jacob Vattakkattu is his paternal uncle.
His Grace graduated from Kerala University with Bachelor’s degree in Science. He then joined Bangalore University for legal studies and secured LL.B. After completing his secular studies, he devoted himself for theological studies and joined the Orthodox Theological seminary, Kottayam. He completed Graduation in Sacred Theology from Orthodox Theological seminary and Bachelor of Divinity from Serampore University, Calcutta. Pursuing his post-graduation, he secured Master’s Degree in Theology from St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute of Theology, Bangalore. He acquired a Diploma in Biblical Geography from Tantur Ecumenical Institute, Jerusalem and conducted his Doctoral Research Study in Old Testament from Friedrich Alexander University, Germany. He also practiced as a Civil Lawyer in the District Court of Kollam in 1994-95.
On May 15,1993 he was ordained as a deacon and on 4th May 1995, H. H Baselious Marthoma Mathews II ordained him to the priesthood. As a priest he has served the parishes in Bangalore, Germany and in the Calcutta diocese.
In 1997, His Grace was appointed as the faculty of Old Testament in St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur. During the period as the faculty (1997-2008) he served in different capacities like Warden, Director of Fieldwork and Bursar of the seminary.
He has also served as the treasurer of the Orthodox Sunday School Association of the East (Outside Kerala Region), Director of Akhila Malankara Orthodox Shushrushaka Sangam (AMOSS - OKR), Director of OVBS (OKR) and as Treasurer of Prerana School for Mentally Challenged Children, Nagpur.
His Grace handled the regular columns in the Malankara Sabha, Sahayatra, Parish Mission Literatures for the Outside Kerala Region. He has authored a book in Malayalam named “Vachanathejas”, a compilation of Sunday Sermons for a complete liturgical year. His Grace has served and represented the Church in Ecumenical Conferences in India as well as abroad.
The Malankara Syrian Christian association held at Pampakuda on 2008 September 11 elected him with six others to be metropolitans of the church. On 2009 February 19 H.H. Baselios Marthoma Didymus I Catholicos with the assistance of the holy Episcopal synod, ordained him as Metropolitan along with the six other candidates at Puthupally St. George Orthodox Church.
When the Diocese of South-west America was formed in 2009, His Grace was appointed as the first Metropolitan of that Diocese from April 1, 2009. He took leadership in building the Diocese from scratches. The beautiful diocesan center at Beasley, Houston in 100 Acres is one of the greatest achievements in his time. A Liturgical Resource Development Committee was formed and initiated to translate all our liturgical books to English Language. About 15 new churches and congregations were established in the cities where the Malankara Orthodox church Mission had not yet started.
From 2022 November onwards, His Grace is serving as the Metropolitan of the Calcutta Diocese. Apart from the administrative responsibilities of the diocese H.G. Mar Eusebius currently holds the office of the vice president of Kerala Council of Churches.
Address: St. Thomas Ashram, Kailash Nagar, Bhilai, Chattisgarh 490 001.
Telephone: +91 8547058607; Email: mareusebius@gmail.com
H.G. Dr. Yuhanon Mar Diascoros Metropolitan
Kottayam Diocese
His Grace was born in Kallarackal Kaleelil family on 28 May 1964 as the son of Mr. P. T. Mathunny Panicker & Mrs. Kunjamma Panicker. He is a member of St. Thomas Orthodox Valiyapally, Kundara. He obtained his B.Sc degree from Kerala University(1984), theological diploma (GST) from Orthodox Seminary, Kottayam, Bachelor of Divinity (B.D) from Serampore University (1988), Master of Theology (1991) and Doctor of Theology (1995) from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome. He also holds a certificate in Pastoral Counselling from Glasgow University, Scotland (1997).
He was ordained as Sub-deacon on 13 June 1987 and Deacon on 15 May 1989 and on 3 June 1989 he was ordained to the Holy priesthood by the late H.G. Geevarghese Mar Dioscorus, Metropolitan of Trivandrum Diocese. He was the director of Holy Trinity Centre for Disabled Children, Trivandrum(1990-91), Professor and Registrar of the Holy Trinity Theological College, Addis Ababa of the Ethiopean Orthodox Church (1994-1997), and the Programme Secretary, Sophia Centre, Kottayam (1997-2006).
He served as the vicar of Sreekaryam Mar Baselios Gregorios, TVM (1989-90), Makkulam St. George, TVM (1997-2000), Narickal St. Mary’s, TVM (2000-03), Valakam Mar Gregorios, TVM (2003-06), Koorthamala St. Mary’s, Chengannoor (Asst. Vicar, 1998-02), Kurichimuttom St. Stephen’s, Chengannoor (Vicar, 2002-04) Pullad St. George, Chengannoor (2004-06) and now serving a the Chaplain of Old Seminary, Kottayam and the Vicar of Kundara Kadeestha, TVM, from 2006 onwards.He is currently the Professor and Dean of Studies of Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, Registrar of Divyabodhanam-the laity theological training programme of the Church, Joint Secretary of St. Thomas Orthodox Vaidika Sanghom, Chief Editor of Malankara Sabha Monthly, Publisher of Purohithan Quarterly, Editorial Board Member of Bethel Pathrika, Editorial Board Member of St. Ephrem Theological Journal, (Satna), Executive Committee Member of TLC, Thiruvalla, Member of the Joint International Dialogue between Roman Catholic Church and Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. He has authored five books and numerous articles and a good preacher, teacher and a retreat father.
The Malankara Syrian Christian Association met on 11 Sep 2008 at Pampakuda elected him as the bsihop along with six others. On 4 Dec 2008 His Holiness Baselius Marthoma Didymus I professed him as Ramban. On 19 feb 2009 he was ordained as bishop by H.H.Baselius Marthoma Didymus I, at St. George Orthodox Church, Puthupally.
His Grace is serving the Kottayam Diocese as its Metropolitan
Address
Mar Kuriakose Dayara, Pothenpuram P O, Pampady, Kottayam Dist, Kerala, India - 686502 : 0481 2505431
Mobile :09791020730 E-mail : mardiascoros@yahoo.com
His Grace was born in Kallarackal Kaleelil family on 28 May 1964 as the son of Mr. P. T. Mathunny Panicker & Mrs. Kunjamma Panicker. He is a member of St. Thomas Orthodox Valiyapally, Kundara. He obtained his B.Sc degree from Kerala University(1984), theological diploma (GST) from Orthodox Seminary, Kottayam, Bachelor of Divinity (B.D) from Serampore University (1988), Master of Theology (1991) and Doctor of Theology (1995) from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome. He also holds a certificate in Pastoral Counselling from Glasgow University, Scotland (1997).
He was ordained as Sub-deacon on 13 June 1987 and Deacon on 15 May 1989 and on 3 June 1989 he was ordained to the Holy priesthood by the late H.G. Geevarghese Mar Dioscorus, Metropolitan of Trivandrum Diocese. He was the director of Holy Trinity Centre for Disabled Children, Trivandrum(1990-91), Professor and Registrar of the Holy Trinity Theological College, Addis Ababa of the Ethiopean Orthodox Church (1994-1997), and the Programme Secretary, Sophia Centre, Kottayam (1997-2006).
He served as the vicar of Sreekaryam Mar Baselios Gregorios, TVM (1989-90), Makkulam St. George, TVM (1997-2000), Narickal St. Mary’s, TVM (2000-03), Valakam Mar Gregorios, TVM (2003-06), Koorthamala St. Mary’s, Chengannoor (Asst. Vicar, 1998-02), Kurichimuttom St. Stephen’s, Chengannoor (Vicar, 2002-04) Pullad St. George, Chengannoor (2004-06) and now serving a the Chaplain of Old Seminary, Kottayam and the Vicar of Kundara Kadeestha, TVM, from 2006 onwards.He is currently the Professor and Dean of Studies of Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, Registrar of Divyabodhanam-the laity theological training programme of the Church, Joint Secretary of St. Thomas Orthodox Vaidika Sanghom, Chief Editor of Malankara Sabha Monthly, Publisher of Purohithan Quarterly, Editorial Board Member of Bethel Pathrika, Editorial Board Member of St. Ephrem Theological Journal, (Satna), Executive Committee Member of TLC, Thiruvalla, Member of the Joint International Dialogue between Roman Catholic Church and Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. He has authored five books and numerous articles and a good preacher, teacher and a retreat father.
The Malankara Syrian Christian Association met on 11 Sep 2008 at Pampakuda elected him as the bsihop along with six others. On 4 Dec 2008 His Holiness Baselius Marthoma Didymus I professed him as Ramban. On 19 feb 2009 he was ordained as bishop by H.H.Baselius Marthoma Didymus I, at St. George Orthodox Church, Puthupally.
His Grace is serving the Kottayam Diocese as its Metropolitan
Address
Mar Kuriakose Dayara, Pothenpuram P O, Pampady, Kottayam Dist, Kerala, India - 686502 : 0481 2505431
Mobile :09791020730 E-mail : mardiascoros@yahoo.com
H.G. Dr. Youhanon Mar Demetrios Metropolitan
Delhi Diocese
His Grace was Born on 18-12-1952 as the son of Palamoottil Mathews and Mercy. Home parish is St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Kollam Diocese. After completing the formal education , Joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam secured GST and BD degrees.
His Grace took his Ph. D - Fordam University amd M. R. E - Gorden Conwell Theological Seminary, America
His Grace is well versed in different languages such as Malayalam, English, Greek, Hebrew, Amarac, Syriac.
His Grace took several key positions of the church as Professor, Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, Secretary, Ecumenical Relations Committee, General Secretary, Orthodox Vydikasangam, Co-Secretary, Orthodox – Catholic Church Dialogue, Delegate, W. C. C Commission of Educational and Ecumenical Formation, Representative of the Church in many international Conferences, Registrar, F.F.R.R.C, Dean, Doctoral Studies.
He is elected as the Metropolitan candidate on 17th February at the Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta. He is consecrated as Metropolitan on 12th May 2010 at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam.His Grace is serving the Delhi Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Address: House No. 70, Godawari Apartment, Gate No. 3, Alaknada, New Delhi - 110019
Ph: 011- 26028975
Email:mar.demetrios@gmail.com
His Grace was Born on 18-12-1952 as the son of Palamoottil Mathews and Mercy. Home parish is St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Kollam Diocese. After completing the formal education , Joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam secured GST and BD degrees.
His Grace took his Ph. D - Fordam University amd M. R. E - Gorden Conwell Theological Seminary, America
His Grace is well versed in different languages such as Malayalam, English, Greek, Hebrew, Amarac, Syriac.
His Grace took several key positions of the church as Professor, Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, Secretary, Ecumenical Relations Committee, General Secretary, Orthodox Vydikasangam, Co-Secretary, Orthodox – Catholic Church Dialogue, Delegate, W. C. C Commission of Educational and Ecumenical Formation, Representative of the Church in many international Conferences, Registrar, F.F.R.R.C, Dean, Doctoral Studies.
He is elected as the Metropolitan candidate on 17th February at the Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta. He is consecrated as Metropolitan on 12th May 2010 at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam.His Grace is serving the Delhi Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Address: House No. 70, Godawari Apartment, Gate No. 3, Alaknada, New Delhi - 110019
Ph: 011- 26028975
Email:mar.demetrios@gmail.com
H.G. Dr. Yuhanon Mar Thevodoros Metropolitan
Kottarakara-Punalur Diocese
His Grace was born on 10-02-1953 as the son of hoppil Thekkathil George and Thankamma Mavelikkara Diocese. His Grace is a member of Mavelikkara Vazhuvady Mar Baselios Church.. After taking his ,Masters Degree he joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, for theological studies. From the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, he took Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) and the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree at the Senate of Serampore University. He took his M. Th from Serampore University.
His Grace took several key positions of the church Principal, Mavelikkara Mission Training Centre, Secretary, Malankara Orthodox Church mission society, Superior, St. Pauls Ashram Puthuppady, Managing Editor, Doothan Magazine, Secretary, Snehasandesham Sanchara Suvishasha Sangam, Member, St. Gregorios Balagram Board Yacharam.
He is elected as the Metropolitan candidate on 17th February at the Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta. He is consecrated as Metropolitan on 12th May 2010 at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam.His Grace is serving the Kottarakara - Punalur Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Address: Kottapuram Seminary, Pulamon P.O., Kottarakara Mob: 9447471408
Email: stpaulsmtc@yahoo.com
His Grace was born on 10-02-1953 as the son of hoppil Thekkathil George and Thankamma Mavelikkara Diocese. His Grace is a member of Mavelikkara Vazhuvady Mar Baselios Church.. After taking his ,Masters Degree he joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, for theological studies. From the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, he took Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) and the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree at the Senate of Serampore University. He took his M. Th from Serampore University.
His Grace took several key positions of the church Principal, Mavelikkara Mission Training Centre, Secretary, Malankara Orthodox Church mission society, Superior, St. Pauls Ashram Puthuppady, Managing Editor, Doothan Magazine, Secretary, Snehasandesham Sanchara Suvishasha Sangam, Member, St. Gregorios Balagram Board Yacharam.
He is elected as the Metropolitan candidate on 17th February at the Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta. He is consecrated as Metropolitan on 12th May 2010 at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam.His Grace is serving the Kottarakara - Punalur Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Address: Kottapuram Seminary, Pulamon P.O., Kottarakara Mob: 9447471408
Email: stpaulsmtc@yahoo.com
H.G. Yakob Mar Elias Metropolitan
Brahmavar Diocese
His Grace was born on 24-02-1953 as the son of Chackaleth Viruthiyath Kizhakkethil Mathai and Mariamma. His Grace is a member of St. Elias Orthodox Church, Budhanoor, Chengannoor Diocese. After taking his Masters Degree from Kerala University, he joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, for theological studies. From the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, he took Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) and the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree at the Senate of Serampore University.
His Grace took several key positions of the church Position held – Manager, Mar Elia Chapel, Sasthamkotta, Director, St. Basil Bible School, Vice President, Orthodox Christian Youth Movement, Secretary, Kottayam Diocese, Member, Ecumenical Relations Committee.Member, Mission Tranining Centre, Member, Mavelikkara, Orthodox Bible Preparation Committee, Member, Malankara Sabha Editorial Board, Member, Oriental and Anglican Forum.
He is elected as the Metropolitan candidate on 17th February at the Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta. He is consecrated as Metropolitan on 12th May 2010 at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam.His Grace is serving the Brahmavar Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Address: Mount Horeb Bishop's House, Balikashram Road, Kankanady, Mangalore - 575 002, Karnataka, India
Email: metropolitanelias@yahoo.com Ph: 0824- 2013157, 09483530018
His Grace was born on 24-02-1953 as the son of Chackaleth Viruthiyath Kizhakkethil Mathai and Mariamma. His Grace is a member of St. Elias Orthodox Church, Budhanoor, Chengannoor Diocese. After taking his Masters Degree from Kerala University, he joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, for theological studies. From the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, he took Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) and the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree at the Senate of Serampore University.
His Grace took several key positions of the church Position held – Manager, Mar Elia Chapel, Sasthamkotta, Director, St. Basil Bible School, Vice President, Orthodox Christian Youth Movement, Secretary, Kottayam Diocese, Member, Ecumenical Relations Committee.Member, Mission Tranining Centre, Member, Mavelikkara, Orthodox Bible Preparation Committee, Member, Malankara Sabha Editorial Board, Member, Oriental and Anglican Forum.
He is elected as the Metropolitan candidate on 17th February at the Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta. He is consecrated as Metropolitan on 12th May 2010 at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam.His Grace is serving the Brahmavar Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Address: Mount Horeb Bishop's House, Balikashram Road, Kankanady, Mangalore - 575 002, Karnataka, India
Email: metropolitanelias@yahoo.com Ph: 0824- 2013157, 09483530018
H. G. Dr.Joshua Mar Nicodimos Metropolitan
Nilackal Diocese
His Grace was Born on 8th October 1962 as the youngest son of Mr.Philipose Mathai and Mrs.Thankamma Mathai, Sankarathil Nediyavilayil, Kurampala, Pandalam. Home parish is St.Thomas Orthodox Valiyapally Kurampala, Pandalam, in the diocese of Chengannoor. After completing the formal education secured M.A in Sociology from Kerala University. Joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam in 1982 and secured GST and BD degrees. In 1996 S.T.M degree from General Theological Seminary, New York and completed MTh in Spiritual Theology from Indian Institute of Spirituality, Bangalore in 2007. In 1978 joined the Holy Trinity Ashram, Angadi, Ranni founded by H.G.Geevarghese Mar Dioscorus, as its first member. Became Korooyo in 1981 and Yaupadyakno in 1985. He was ordained Full Deacon on 27th April 1986 and Priest on Nov. 1st, 1986 by H.G. Geevarghese Mar Dioscorus Metropolitan. Served as vicar of three parishes in Trivandrum and five parishes in American dioceses from 1987 to 2003. Also served as Secretary to H.G Geevarghese Mar Dioscorus at Trivandrum and H.G Mathews Mar Barnabas Metropolitan at America. He served as Aramana Chaplain at Ulloor, Trivandrum and manager of American Diocese office at NewYork from 1988 to 2003. Upon the demise of Geevarghese Mar Dioscorus Metropolitan, became Superior of the Holy Trinity Ashram in 1999 and continued till 2010. He was elevated as Yoohanon Ramban on 12th December 2003 by H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews II The Catholicos. The Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta on February 17, 2010 elected Yoohanon Ramban as Bishop candidate, and on May 12, 2010 H.H. Baselios Marthoma Didymos I, The Catholicos Consecrated him as Metropolitan with the name Joshua Mar Nicodimos at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam. On August 15,2010 Joshua Mar Nicodimos was appointed as the Ist Metropolitan of the newly formed Nilackal Diocese. On May 18, 2011General Theological Seminary NewYork at its 188th Annual Commencement conferred upon him Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa. In February 2012 Holy Episcopal Synod appointed him as the President of the Akhila Malankara Balasamajam.His Grace is serving the Ranni- Nilackal Diocese as its Metro
Address:
Nilackal Orthodox Diocesan Centre, St.Thomas Aramana, Pazhavangadi. P.O, Ranni, Pathanamthitta- 689-673
Mob: 9446600671
Email: marnicodimos @gmail.com
His Grace was Born on 8th October 1962 as the youngest son of Mr.Philipose Mathai and Mrs.Thankamma Mathai, Sankarathil Nediyavilayil, Kurampala, Pandalam. Home parish is St.Thomas Orthodox Valiyapally Kurampala, Pandalam, in the diocese of Chengannoor. After completing the formal education secured M.A in Sociology from Kerala University. Joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam in 1982 and secured GST and BD degrees. In 1996 S.T.M degree from General Theological Seminary, New York and completed MTh in Spiritual Theology from Indian Institute of Spirituality, Bangalore in 2007. In 1978 joined the Holy Trinity Ashram, Angadi, Ranni founded by H.G.Geevarghese Mar Dioscorus, as its first member. Became Korooyo in 1981 and Yaupadyakno in 1985. He was ordained Full Deacon on 27th April 1986 and Priest on Nov. 1st, 1986 by H.G. Geevarghese Mar Dioscorus Metropolitan. Served as vicar of three parishes in Trivandrum and five parishes in American dioceses from 1987 to 2003. Also served as Secretary to H.G Geevarghese Mar Dioscorus at Trivandrum and H.G Mathews Mar Barnabas Metropolitan at America. He served as Aramana Chaplain at Ulloor, Trivandrum and manager of American Diocese office at NewYork from 1988 to 2003. Upon the demise of Geevarghese Mar Dioscorus Metropolitan, became Superior of the Holy Trinity Ashram in 1999 and continued till 2010. He was elevated as Yoohanon Ramban on 12th December 2003 by H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews II The Catholicos. The Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta on February 17, 2010 elected Yoohanon Ramban as Bishop candidate, and on May 12, 2010 H.H. Baselios Marthoma Didymos I, The Catholicos Consecrated him as Metropolitan with the name Joshua Mar Nicodimos at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam. On August 15,2010 Joshua Mar Nicodimos was appointed as the Ist Metropolitan of the newly formed Nilackal Diocese. On May 18, 2011General Theological Seminary NewYork at its 188th Annual Commencement conferred upon him Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa. In February 2012 Holy Episcopal Synod appointed him as the President of the Akhila Malankara Balasamajam.His Grace is serving the Ranni- Nilackal Diocese as its Metro
Address:
Nilackal Orthodox Diocesan Centre, St.Thomas Aramana, Pazhavangadi. P.O, Ranni, Pathanamthitta- 689-673
Mob: 9446600671
Email: marnicodimos @gmail.com
H.G. Dr. Zacharias Mar Aprem Metropolitan
Adoor-Kadampanad Diocese
His Grace was born as the son of E.K. Kuriakose and Sossama Kuriakose. His Grace is a member of St. George Valiyapally, Chungathara , Malabar Diocese. After taking his Bachelors Degree in Science from Malabar Christian College, Calicut, he joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, for theological studies. From the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, he took Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) and the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree at the Senate of Serampore University. After taking his M. Th from Dharmaram Theological College, Bangalore, he took D.Th from Sathri, Banglore under Serampore University.
His Grace took several key positions of the church as Prof. OTS Ktm , Registrar, Orthodox Seminary, Principal Secretary to H.H Didymos I Catholicos , Cheif Editor,Malankara Sabha Magazine, Member Ecumenical Relations Committee, Seminary Governing Board , Bible Society (kerala auxilary)His Grace's major area of study is based on major religions .
In addition to the responsibilities of the diocese His grace is working as the professor, Orthodox Theological seminary, President, Malankara Sabha Magazine.His Grace is a Good singer and writer.
He is elected as the Metropolitan candidate on 17th February at the Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta. He is consecrated as Metropolitan on 12th May 2010 at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam.His Grace is serving the Adoor - Kadampanad Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Address: Sreyas Aramana, Mar Epiphanios Centre, Kannamkodu, Adoor P.O Pathanamthitta- 691523
Telephone No:9447184303, 04734 227117
Email: 2010aprem@gmail.com, drzachariasmaraprem@gmail.com
His Grace was born as the son of E.K. Kuriakose and Sossama Kuriakose. His Grace is a member of St. George Valiyapally, Chungathara , Malabar Diocese. After taking his Bachelors Degree in Science from Malabar Christian College, Calicut, he joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, for theological studies. From the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, he took Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) and the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree at the Senate of Serampore University. After taking his M. Th from Dharmaram Theological College, Bangalore, he took D.Th from Sathri, Banglore under Serampore University.
His Grace took several key positions of the church as Prof. OTS Ktm , Registrar, Orthodox Seminary, Principal Secretary to H.H Didymos I Catholicos , Cheif Editor,Malankara Sabha Magazine, Member Ecumenical Relations Committee, Seminary Governing Board , Bible Society (kerala auxilary)His Grace's major area of study is based on major religions .
In addition to the responsibilities of the diocese His grace is working as the professor, Orthodox Theological seminary, President, Malankara Sabha Magazine.His Grace is a Good singer and writer.
He is elected as the Metropolitan candidate on 17th February at the Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta. He is consecrated as Metropolitan on 12th May 2010 at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam.His Grace is serving the Adoor - Kadampanad Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Address: Sreyas Aramana, Mar Epiphanios Centre, Kannamkodu, Adoor P.O Pathanamthitta- 691523
Telephone No:9447184303, 04734 227117
Email: 2010aprem@gmail.com, drzachariasmaraprem@gmail.com
H.G. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Yulios Metropolitan
Kunnamkulam Diocese
His Grace was Born to late Mr P V Pavu and Mrs K V Anna on May 17, 1967, His Grace hails from a letter loving family, the famed Pulikkottil family from Kunnamkulam. He is the member of St Mathias South Cross Parish, Kunnamkulam and author of over 10 publications.
His Grace has a post doctoral research from the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen (Germany) adding to diplomas in Sanskrit, Hebrew, Greek, Latin and German languages.
After his consecration as Bishop on May 12, 2010, Fr Geevarghese Pulikkottil Ramban became Pulikkottil Dr. Geevarghese Mar Yulius Metropolitan. As a priest Rev Fr George Pulikkottil (Pulikkottil Achen) from 1992 served in different parishes under dioceses of Kunnamkulam (home parish), Kottayam, Madras, UK & Europe, Canada and the Diocese of America.
He was lecturer and professor of religion and philosophy at Orthodox Theological Seminary Kottayam and Nagpur from 1994. He also served as the bursar of St Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur. Other posts relate to serving as Registrar of Divyabodhanam, Programme Secretary of Sophia Centre, the Kochi-based centre for inter-religious dialogue and cultural studies, as resource person for oriental studies, Associate Secretary of the Kerala Council of Churches, member of the Association of Professors and Research Scholars in Germany for Study of Religion since 2002.
H.G. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Yulios served as the Metropolitan of Ahmedabad Diocese from 2010 to 2022. From 2022 November onwards, His Grace is serving as the Metropolitan of the Kunnamkulam Diocese.
Address: Bishop's House, Arthat, Kunnamkulam - 680 521
Ph: 9447383931
Email: hgyulios@gmail.com, mockkmdiocese@yahoo.in
His Grace was Born to late Mr P V Pavu and Mrs K V Anna on May 17, 1967, His Grace hails from a letter loving family, the famed Pulikkottil family from Kunnamkulam. He is the member of St Mathias South Cross Parish, Kunnamkulam and author of over 10 publications.
His Grace has a post doctoral research from the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen (Germany) adding to diplomas in Sanskrit, Hebrew, Greek, Latin and German languages.
After his consecration as Bishop on May 12, 2010, Fr Geevarghese Pulikkottil Ramban became Pulikkottil Dr. Geevarghese Mar Yulius Metropolitan. As a priest Rev Fr George Pulikkottil (Pulikkottil Achen) from 1992 served in different parishes under dioceses of Kunnamkulam (home parish), Kottayam, Madras, UK & Europe, Canada and the Diocese of America.
He was lecturer and professor of religion and philosophy at Orthodox Theological Seminary Kottayam and Nagpur from 1994. He also served as the bursar of St Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur. Other posts relate to serving as Registrar of Divyabodhanam, Programme Secretary of Sophia Centre, the Kochi-based centre for inter-religious dialogue and cultural studies, as resource person for oriental studies, Associate Secretary of the Kerala Council of Churches, member of the Association of Professors and Research Scholars in Germany for Study of Religion since 2002.
H.G. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Yulios served as the Metropolitan of Ahmedabad Diocese from 2010 to 2022. From 2022 November onwards, His Grace is serving as the Metropolitan of the Kunnamkulam Diocese.
Address: Bishop's House, Arthat, Kunnamkulam - 680 521
Ph: 9447383931
Email: hgyulios@gmail.com, mockkmdiocese@yahoo.in
H.G. Dr. Abraham Mar Seraphim Metropolitan
Bangalore Diocese
His Grace was born on 28th December 1969 as the son of Puthenveedu V. A. Mathews and Annie. His Grace is a member of St. George Valiyapally, Eram, Thumpamon Diocese. After taking his Bachelors Degree in Science from Mahatma Gandhi University, he joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, for theological studies. From the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, he took Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) and the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree at the Senate of Serampore University. After taking his M. Th from Dharmaram Theological College, Bangalore, he took D. Th from Chicago Theological Seminary, America.
His Grace took several key positions of the church as General Secretary, Mar Gregorios Orthodox Christian Movement of India, Member, Managing Committee, Orthodox Church, Member, Governing Board Thadakam Ashram, Coimbatore, Director, Santhinilayam Counselling Centre, Pathanamthitta.
He is elected as the Metropolitan candidate on 17th February at the Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta. He is consecrated as Metropolitan on 12th May 2010 at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam.His Grace is serving the Banglore Diocese as its Metropolitan
Address: Bishops House No.1 Malankar D V, Behind Sharma Farm House, Doddagubi, Bangalore 560077 Ph: 09611353977 Email : marseraphim@gmail.com, metropolitan@bangaloreorthodoxdiocese.org
His Grace was born on 28th December 1969 as the son of Puthenveedu V. A. Mathews and Annie. His Grace is a member of St. George Valiyapally, Eram, Thumpamon Diocese. After taking his Bachelors Degree in Science from Mahatma Gandhi University, he joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, for theological studies. From the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, he took Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) and the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree at the Senate of Serampore University. After taking his M. Th from Dharmaram Theological College, Bangalore, he took D. Th from Chicago Theological Seminary, America.
His Grace took several key positions of the church as General Secretary, Mar Gregorios Orthodox Christian Movement of India, Member, Managing Committee, Orthodox Church, Member, Governing Board Thadakam Ashram, Coimbatore, Director, Santhinilayam Counselling Centre, Pathanamthitta.
He is elected as the Metropolitan candidate on 17th February at the Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta. He is consecrated as Metropolitan on 12th May 2010 at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam.His Grace is serving the Banglore Diocese as its Metropolitan
Address: Bishops House No.1 Malankar D V, Behind Sharma Farm House, Doddagubi, Bangalore 560077 Ph: 09611353977 Email : marseraphim@gmail.com, metropolitan@bangaloreorthodoxdiocese.org
H.G. Abraham Mar Stephanos Metropolitan
UK-Europe-Africa Diocese
H.G. Thomas Mar Ivanios Metropolitan
South-West America Diocese
Born to of Late Mr. Thomas Chacko and Mrs. Annamma , in Pullepparambil house, Aleppey on 13 th December 1969, His Grace Thomas Mar Ivanios Metropolitan belongs to the parish of St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Chennankari under Kottayam diocese. His Grace completed his school education from St. Joseph High School, Chennankari (1985), following which H.G. completed degree in Malayalam (1986-88) from SD College, Aleppey. He joined Kottayam Old Seminary in 1992 and completed GST (1992-96). Later, he did M.Th (1997- 99) from FFRRC and a degree in Doctor of Ministry (D. Min). He was ordained sub-deaconship, by H.G. Geevarghese Mar Ivanios Metropolitan at Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam on 8 th December 1996 . He was ordained deaconship (1999) at Mar Baselios Dayara, Njaliyakuzhi, and priesthood at St. Thomas Orthodox church, Chennankari on 18 th September 1999. He was chosen as Metropolitan in the Malankara Syrian Christian Association held at Kolencherry on 25 th February 2022 . He received the status of Ramban at the Parumala Seminary on 2 nd June 2022 . He was ordained as a Metropolitan by the name ‘Mar Ivanios’ by H.H. Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews III Catholicos at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pazhanji on 28 th July 2022 . H.G. has taken charge of the diocese of South-West America since 3 rd November 2022. Urshlem (Indian Orthodox Church Center)3101 Hopkins Road, Beasley, TX 77417, USA Email: thomasmarivanios@mosc.in, diocesanoffice@ds-wa.org Ph: +919511842199, 001-281-403-0670 Web: www.ds-wa.org
Born to of Late Mr. Thomas Chacko and Mrs. Annamma , in Pullepparambil house, Aleppey on 13 th December 1969, His Grace Thomas Mar Ivanios Metropolitan belongs to the parish of St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Chennankari under Kottayam diocese. His Grace completed his school education from St. Joseph High School, Chennankari (1985), following which H.G. completed degree in Malayalam (1986-88) from SD College, Aleppey. He joined Kottayam Old Seminary in 1992 and completed GST (1992-96). Later, he did M.Th (1997- 99) from FFRRC and a degree in Doctor of Ministry (D. Min). He was ordained sub-deaconship, by H.G. Geevarghese Mar Ivanios Metropolitan at Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam on 8 th December 1996 . He was ordained deaconship (1999) at Mar Baselios Dayara, Njaliyakuzhi, and priesthood at St. Thomas Orthodox church, Chennankari on 18 th September 1999. He was chosen as Metropolitan in the Malankara Syrian Christian Association held at Kolencherry on 25 th February 2022 . He received the status of Ramban at the Parumala Seminary on 2 nd June 2022 . He was ordained as a Metropolitan by the name ‘Mar Ivanios’ by H.H. Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews III Catholicos at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pazhanji on 28 th July 2022 . H.G. has taken charge of the diocese of South-West America since 3 rd November 2022. Urshlem (Indian Orthodox Church Center)3101 Hopkins Road, Beasley, TX 77417, USA Email: thomasmarivanios@mosc.in, diocesanoffice@ds-wa.org Ph: +919511842199, 001-281-403-0670 Web: www.ds-wa.org
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