Our Bishops
Born on : April 27, 1918
Ordained as Deacon : January 1, 1944
Ordained as Kasseessa : June 3, 1944
Ordained as Ramban : May 20, 1953
Consecrated as Episcopa : May 23, 1953
Designated as Suffragan Metropolitan : May, 1978
Designated as Officiating Metropolitan : March 15, 1999
Installed as Metropolitan : October 23, 1999
Designated as Valia Metropolitan : October 2, 2007
Having inherited the missionary zeal from his father, Vicar General Very Rev K E Oommen, he graduated from U C College Alwaye and took up the work in the Ashram at Ankola along with Rev. P J Thomas. He received theological education at UTC Bangalore and St. Augustine’s College, Canterbury. He became an ordained minister of the Church in 1944 and was consecrated as Bishop with Alexander Mar Theophilus and Thomas Mar Athanasius in 1953.
He was in charge of different Dioceses in Kerala and also was Missionary Bishop for many years. He was President of the National Christian Council of India and has attended the Assembly of World Council of Churches at Evanston in 1954, and at Upsala in 1968. He has been President of the different Organizations of the Church and the Governing Councils of different Colleges. He has attended the second Vatican Council and has thus made very valuable contributions to the ecumenical cause. He has deep concern for the upliftment of the backward communities. Through a registered organization named STARD (South Travancore Agency for Rural Development) he has helped economically backward communities of South Travancore to improve their lot and help them achieve self-reliance.
The administrative acumen of His Grace is far beyond what words can express. He is a spiritual leader, dynamic enabler, prolific orator, voracious reader, pungent writer, tactful negotiator, valiant defender of the law, compassionate at heart and a wonderful team man. He respects diversity of opinion, but would not easily budge or compromise ethical principles. He retains his lovable-ness, humility and simplicity. He is a person with a golden tongue, acceptable to all people irrespective of cast, colour or religious commitments.
Parents : Ashtamudi Kizhakkechakkalayil Dr K J Chacko and Mary Chacko
Date of Birth : 1949, February 19
Ordained as Deacon : 1972, June 24
Ordained as Kasseessa : 1973, February 24
Ordained as Ramban : 1989, November 4
Consecrated as Episcopa : 1989, December 9
Mar Theodosius studied at Baselious College, Kottayam and Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla. After taking a degree in Science he joined Leonard Theological College and took BD Degree in 1972. His ordination as ‘Kasseesa' was in the year 1973. In 1980, he took a Master's Degree in Comparative Religions from Visva Bharathi University and Doctorate from Mc Master University, Hamilton, Canada in 1986. He was consecrated as Episcopa on December 9, 1989 along with Mar Athanasius and Mar Coorilos. From 1973 onwards, he was in charge of several parishes including Mumbai, Calcutta, Toronto and Nanthancode and he served as Director of Thomas Mar Athanasius Orientation Centre, Manganam. On consecration as Episcopa he was given charge of Kunnamkulam - Madras Diocese. He was the Episcopa of the Chennai - Bangalore and Malaysia - Singapore - Australia Dioceses. He is presently the Episcopa of the North America - Europe Diocese.
Address:
Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius North America - Europe Diocese Sinai Mar Thoma Centre, 2320 S.Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY - 11566, U.S.A.
Ph: 516-377-3311 Fax: 516-377-3322 Email: mtcmartheo@yahoo.com.phmarthomadiocese@gmail.com martheodosius@marthoma.in
Parents : Kunnamkulam Cheeranveettil Itty Many Ittyachenkunju and Sarammao
Date of Birth : 1951, November 25
Ordained as Deacon : 1978, April 29
Ordained as Kasseessa : 1978, May 16
Ordained as Ramban : 1989, November 4
Consecrated as Episcopa : 1989, December 9
After completing his degree and Post Graduate studies from Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Cochin and Christ College, Irinjalakuda, he joined Mar Thoma Seminary, Kottayam for Theological education. In 1978, he became the Kassesa and subsequently served as Parish priest at Jalahalli, Palarivattom, Colaba and Staten Island, and other Parishes. On December 9, 1989, he was consecrated as Episcopa and was in charge of the North America-Europe Diocese and Kottayam - Kochi Diocese.
Address:
Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos
marcoorilos@marthoma.in
Parents : Kottayam Ancherry Elakkattukaduppil E V Jacob and Saramma
Date of Birth : 1949, September 8
Ordained as Deacon : 1973, May 29
Ordained as Kasseessa : 1973, June 12
Ordained as Ramban : 1993, August 31
Consecrated as Episcopa : 1993, October 2
He took his degree from CMS College, Kottayam and later on studied at Bishop’s College, Kolkatta. Ordained in 1976, he has served in different Parishes in Anakulam, Mumbai, Chempur, Thurithicad and North Madras. He was in charge of Edmonton Parish in Canada and was consecrated as Bishop on October 2, 1993 along with Mar Timotheos and Mar Philoxenos. He was in charge of the Bombay & Delhi Dioceses. Presently, He is in charge of the Adoor and Malaysia - Singapore - Australia Dioceses.
Address:
Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Adoor & Malaysia-Singapore-Australia Dioceses Hermon Aramana Adoor - 691 523 Pathanamthitta Dist. Kerala, India.
Ph: +91 4734 228240 (O), 229130 (P) Fax: +91 4734 228352 Email: hermon@marthoma.inmarbarnabas@marthoma.in
Parents : Mulakuzha Kaleekkal Thekkethil Love Dale Rev K N George and Rachel George
Date of Birth : 1950, December 13
Ordained as Deacon : 1983, May 28
Ordained as Kasseessa : 1983, June 10
Ordained as Ramban : 1993, August 31
Consecrated as Episcopa : 1993, October 2
Having done his college education and later Post Graduation in Gujarat, he joined Union Theological College, Bangalore for his theological studies. He worked as a lecturer for a short period in Gujarat and was ordained in 1983 and served as a Parish priest in various places - Surat, Barooch, Vapi and Gudalur. He was consecrated as Bishop on October 2 1993. He was in charge of the Kunnamkulam - Malabar Diocese. At present, He is the Diocese Bishop of Thiruvananthapuram - Kollam Diocese,also the President of the Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association
Address:
Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Timotheos Thiruvananthapuram - Kollam Diocese Mar Thoma Kendram, Mannanthala P.O., Trivandrum - 695 015, Kerala, India.
Ph: +91 471 2530540 (P), 2533636 (R) Mob: +91 9447066957 Fax: +91 471 2531535 (O)Email: martimotheos@marthoma.in tvmklm@marthoma.in martimotheos@gmail.commarthoma@marthomatvmqlndiocese.com
Parents : Mavelikkara Cherukole Attupurathu A M Issac and Mariamma
Date of Birth : 1951, December 5
Ordained as Deacon : 1976, May 29
Ordained as Kasseessa : 1976, June 9
Ordained as Ramban : 1993, August 31
Consecrated as Episcopa : 1993, October 2
Born at Attupurathu House, Mavelikkara, Kerala, had college education at Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara and Banaras Hindu University and studied theology at Bishops College, Kolkota and Princeton Theological Seminary. Secured Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University on the topic “Doctrine of grace in Vaishnavism and Christianity”. This helped in initiating inter – religious dialogue in the Indian context with people of other faiths. While being a lecturer at Mar Thoma theological Seminary was elected to be the bishop of Mar Thoma Syrian Church and consecrated in 1993. Now in charge of the Chennai - Bangalore Diocese of the Mar Thoma Church.
Parents : Manganam Kanjirathara Mr K C Uthup and Mrs Sosamma
Date of Birth : 1953, August 16
Ordained as Deacon : 1980, May 31
Ordained as Kasseessa : 1980, June 28
Ordained as Ramban : 2005, February 11
Consecrated as Episcopa : 2005, May 14
Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos hails from Kanjirathara family, Kottayam. St. Peters Mar Thoma Church, Manganam is his Home Parish. His basic education was at Government L P School, Muttambalam, M T Seminary High School, Kottayam, CMS College, Kottayam and Basileos College, Kottayam. He had his Theological training from Mar Thoma Theological Seminary, Kottayam and Princeton University. He took Doctorate in Christian Education from Boston University. He had been ordained as Deacon on 31/05/1980 by Dr. Joseph Mar Irenaeus Suffragan Metropolitan at Manganam St. Peters Mar Thoma Church. His Ordination as Kassessa was on 28/06/1980 at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Tiruvalla, by Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Valia Metropolitan. The Sabha Prathinidhi Mandalam held on 11/01/2005 elected him as the Episcopa of the Church. He was ordained as Ramban on 11/02/2005 at Jerusalem Mar Thoma Church, Kottayam by Geevarghese Mar Athanasius Episcopa. On 14th May, 2005 he was consecrated as Episcopa of the Church at S C Seminary Tiruvalla by Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Metropolitan.
He served in different Parishes such as Naranamoozhy, Kattikkalaruvi, Thonikadavu, Ranni Pazhavangadikara, Trivandrum Paruthippara, Karthamangal, Bangalore, Kaithakuzhy and Boston. He has also served as the Chaplain of St. Thomas Schools, Trivandrum and as Diocesan Secretary of Trivandrum - Quilon Diocese. His tenure as General Secretary of the Sunday School Samajam was the exemplification of his Leadership qualities, organizing capabilities etc. The centenary celebration of the Sunday School Samajam including the Children’s Maramon under His leadership was a remarkable one. Consecrated as Episcopa on the Silver Jubilee year of priesthood, His Lordship is a great orator, good scholar, theologian and above all, He is a great friend of children and youth. He was in charge of Thiruvananthapuram - Kollam Diocese and is presently in charge of the Mumbai and Delhi Dioceses.
Address:
Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Delhi & Mumbai Dioceses
Delhi Mar Thoma Centre, 26, Bhai Vir Singh Marg, Gole Market, New Delhi -110 001, India.
Ph: +91 11 23342828 (O), 23369151 (P) Fax: +91 11 23348800 Email:mtcdelhidiocese@rediffmail.com (O) marpaulos@marthoma.in delhidio@marthoma.in
Mumbai Mar Thoma Centre, Plot No.18, Sector 10-A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400703, India.
Ph: +91 22 27657141 (P), 27669484 Fax: +91 22 27669486 Email:abrahammarpaulos@gmail.com marpaulos@marthoma.in mumbaidio@marthoma.in
Parents : Late Mr.K. E. Mathew and Late Mrs. Kunjamma Mathai, Thumpamon North Kalayil Kannam Poikayil
Date of Birth : 1953, February 25
Ordained as Deacon : 1978, April 22
Ordained as Kasseessa : 1978, May 22
Ordained as Ramban : 2011, May 07
Consecrated as Episcopa : 2011, August 13
Bishop Mar Makarios (Rev. Dr. Varghese Mathai) was born on February 25, 1953. He is the son of Mr. K.E. Mathew and Kunjamma of Kalayil Kannanpoikayil. Thirumeni’s mother parish is Thumpamon Immanuel Mar Thoma Church in Pathanamthitta District.
Thirumeni completed his bachelor’s degree in Theology from Kottayam Vaideeka Seminary (1975–1978). Makarios Thirumeni was ordained as a Deacon on April 21, 1978 at Kozhencherry St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church by Joseph Mar Ireaneus Episcopa and as a priest on May 22, 1978 at Thiruvalla St. Thomas Church by Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan.
He was ordained as a Ramban on May 7, 2011 and consecrated as an Episcopa on August 13, 2011. Thirumeni obtained his M.Th. from FFRRC, Kottayam (1983–1985) and his Ph.D. from SATHRI, Bangalore (1991–1994), based on the subject “The Revelation of Christ in John’s Gospel of the New Testament.” Thirumeni served as a priest in parishes at Ranny Valiyakavu MTC, Karimpanamkuzhy MTC, Kumali MTC, Anakkara MTC, Vandenmedu MTC, Calcutta MTC, Nattaseri MTC, Sydney, Australia, New Zealand parishes, and Othara Ebenezer MTC. He also served as the student chaplain in the Kottayam-Ranni Diocese and as Bahya Kerala Eastern Zonal Secretary.
Thirumeni taught New Testament for 18 years at various institutions including Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur, Mar Thoma Theological Seminary, Kottayam, and FFRRC. Thirumeni also served on the Research Committee of Serampore University, Calcutta and Dean of Doctoral Studies at FFRRC. Thirumeni has written several books in Christian theology including “Paraclete: The Experience of the Holy Spirit,” “Jesus the Good Shepherd,” “എബ്രായര്ക്ക് എഴുതിയ ലേഖന വ്യാഖ്യാനം(Criticism on the Epistle to Hebrews),” “കൊരിന്ത്യര്ക്കെഴുതിയ ഒന്നാം ലേഖനം ഒരു പഠനം(1st Epistle to Corinthians),” “ശിഷ്യത്വം : വിളിയും നിയോഗവും (Discipleship: Calling and Responsibility)”.
He is presently in charge of the Kottayam – Kochi Diocese.
Address:
Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios
Bethel Aramana,
Manganam P.O,
Kottayam - 686 018
Email:marmakarios@marthoma.in
Parents : Mr. K. P. Varkey and Late Mrs. Kunjamma, Kochi Panayapally Parayil
Date of Birth : 1959, March 16
Ordained as Deacon : 1986, June 27
Ordained as Kasseessa : 1986, July 30
Ordained as Ramban : 2011, May 07
Consecrated as Episcopa : 2011, August 13
Bishop Mar Stephanos (Rev. K. V. Varkey) was born on March 16, 1959. He is the son of Mr. K.P. Varkey of Kinattukara Parayil house and Kunjamma of Chengannur Plamoottil house. Thirumeni’s mother parish is St. George MTC in Fort Kochi.
He obtained B.A. and M.A. in Philosophy from Maharajas College, Ernakulam, and M. Phil from Madras Christian College. Thirumeni was in the University football team while studying at Maharaja’s college.
He completed his bachelor’s degree in Theology from Bishop’s College, Calcutta (1982–1986), affiliated to Serampore University. He was ordained as a deacon on June 27, 1986 at St. Thomas MTC, Thiruvalla by Easow Mar Timotheos Episcopa and as a priest on July 30, 1986 at St. George MTC, Fort Cochi by Easow Mar Timotheos Episcopa.
He was ordained as a Ramban on May 7, 2011 and consecrated as an Episcopa on August 13, 2011. He served as a priest in parishes at Bilaspur, Corba, Ambikapur, Chetpet, Thambaram, St. Thomas Mount, Kolalampur, Ranchi, Mumbai Santacruz, Maramon, Venmony Sehion, and Kavum Bhagom Ebenezer. Thirumeni also served as the Principal and Manager of Ranchi St. Thomas School, Vice President of Ranchi Education Society, Missionary at Ranchi Navajeevan Kendram, manager at Maramon A.M.M. School, Vice President of Niranam-Maramon Voluntary Evangelistic Association, Vice President of Niranam-Maramon Development Board, and Secretary of Mar Thoma Medical Mission. For his administrative abilities, he has received several awards, including best principal award in 1997 from Prathibbha Uthan Parishad, Bihar, Vijayasree award in 1999 from India International Friendship Society, New Delhi, and International Millennium Gold Star Award in 2000 from International Forum for NRS’s New Delhi.
He is presently the Episcopa of the Kunnamkulam- Malabar Diocese.
Address:
Rt. Rev. Gregorios Mar Stephanos Episcopa
Mar Thoma Centre
Makkada P.O
Kakkodi (Via)
Calicut - 673 617.
Ph: +91 495 2265773
Fax: +91 495 2267641
Email:marstephanos@marthoma.in
Parents : Mr. P. N. George and Mrs. Aleyamma George, Adoor Kannamcode Kottackattu Puthen Veettil
Date of Birth : 1959, May 10
Ordained as Deacon : 1985, June 01
Ordained as Kasseessa : 1985, June 14
Ordained as Ramban : 2011, May 07
Consecrated as Episcopa : 2011, August 13
Bishop Mar Theethos (Rev. Dr. Oommen George) was born on May 10, 1959. He is the son of P. N. George of Kottakkad Puthenveettil, Kannankode, Adoor, and Aleyamma of Pinuvilayil Thengumthundiyl, Thevalakara. Thirumeni’s mother parish is Adoor Kannamkode MTC.
He obtained his graduation in Science from Catholicate College in Pathanamthitta. Thirumeni completed his B.D. from Kottayam Theological Seminary (1982–1985). He was ordained as a deacon on June 1, 1985 at Adoor Kannamkode MTC by Easow Mar Timotheos Episcopa, and as a priest on June 14, 1985 at Kottarakara MTC by Easow Mar Timotheos Episcopa.
He was ordained as a Ramban on May 7, 2011 and consecrated as an Episcopa on August 13, 2011. He received his Masters degree in Sociology from Indore University and M.Th. and Ph.D. from Dharmaaram Theological College, Bangalore based on the subject “Holy Communion and Spirituality”. He also had his higher education from Amsterdam University, Netherlands during his doctoral studies. Thirumeni served as priest in parishes at Chengaroth, Chempanoda, Anakulam, Gandhigram, Bhuj, Bhav Nagar, Mumbai Goregaon, Colaba, Thumkur, Kalamassery, Chengannur-Thittamel, Pularicadu, and Chirayirambu. He also served in the Diocese of North America & Europe at Long Island MTC, New York, St. James MTC, New York, and St. Andrew’s MTC, New York. Thirumeni served as the principal of Indore Higher Secondary School and as Bishop Secretary to Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom, Valiya Metropolitan.
He is presently in Charge of the Mumbai Diocese.
Address:
Mumbai Mar Thoma Centre,
Plot No.18, Sector 10-A,
Vashi, Navi Mumbai,
Maharashtra - 400703, India.
Ph: +91 22 27657141 (P), 27669484
Fax: +91 22 27669486
Email:martheethos@marthoma.in
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