His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya
Metropolitan
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Jubilee Home
Maramon P.O., Kozhencherry
Pathanamthitta Dist. - 689 549
Kerala, India.a.
Ph: +91 468 2211210, Fax: +91 468 2211212,
Email:
valiyametropolitan@gmail.com
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Date of Birth
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April 27, 1918
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Ordained as Deacon
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January 1, 1944
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Ordained as Kasseessa
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June 3, 1944
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Ordained as Ramban
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May 20, 1953
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Consecrated as Episcopa
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May 23, 1953
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Designated as Suffragan Metropolitan
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May, 1978
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Designated as Officiating Metropolitan
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March 15, 1999
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Installed as Metropolitan
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October 23, 1999
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Designated as Valia Metropolitan
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October 2, 2007
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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.
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His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan
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Metropolitan
Poolatheen
Tiruvalla
Pathanamthitta Dist
Kerala, India
Ph:
Email: metropolitan@marthoma.in mtcmartheo@yahoo.com.ph
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Parents
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Ashtamudi Kizhakkechakkalayil Dr. K J Chacko
and Mary Chacko
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Born on
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1949, February 19
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Ordained as Deacon
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1972, June 24
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Ordained as Kassissa
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1973, February 24
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Ordained as Ramban
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1989, November 4
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Consecrated as Episcopa
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1989, December 9
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Installed as Suffragan Metropolitan
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2020, July 12
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Installed as Mar Thoma Metropolitan
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2020, Nov 14
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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.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos
Episcopa
Parents
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Kunnamkulam Cheeranveettil Itty Many Ittyachenkunju
and Saramma
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Born on
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1951, November 25
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Ordained as Deacon
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1978, April 29
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Ordained as Kassissa
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1978, May 16
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Ordained as Ramban
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1989, November 4
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Consecrated as Episcopa
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1989, December 9
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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. Presently, He is the Sahayi Methran of the Niranam Maramon
Diocese.
Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas
Episcopa
Adoor & Malaysia-Singapore-Australia Dioceses
Hermon Aramana,Adoor - 691 523
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Pathanamthitta Dist.,Kerala, India.
Ph:
+91 4734 228240 (O), 229130 (P),Fax:
+91 4734 228352
Email:
hermon@marthoma.in,
marbarnabas@marthoma.in
Parents
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Kottayam Ancherry Elakkattukaduppil E V Jacob
and Saramma
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Born on
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1949, September 8
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Ordained as Deacon
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1973, May 29
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Ordained as Kassissa
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1973, June 12
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Ordained as Ramban
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1993, August 31
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Consecrated as Episcopa
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1993, October 2
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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.
Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Timotheos Episcopa
Thiruvananthapuram - Kollam Diocese
Mar Thoma Kendram, Mannanthala P.O.,
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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.com
marthoma@marthomatvmqlndiocese.com
Parents
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Mulakuzha Kaleekkal Thekkethil Love Dale Rev. K N George
and Rachel George
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Born on
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1950, December 13
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Ordained as Deacon
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1983, May 28
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Ordained as Kassissa
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1983, June 10
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Ordained as Ramban
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1993, August 31
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Consecrated as Episcopa
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1993, October 2
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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
Rt. Rev. Dr.Isaac Mar Philoxenos
Episcopa
Chennai - Bangalore Diocese
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Mar Thoma Bhavan, No.77, 6th Avenue,
Harrington Road, Chetpet, Chennai - 600 031.
Tamil Nadu, India.
Ph: +91 9846074191(M),+9144 28363165 (O),+9144 28362705 (P),Fax:
+91 44 28363165
Email: mtbhavan@yahoo.co.in
(O),isaacmarp@yahoo.co.in (P)
marphiloxenos@marthoma.in
Parents
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Mavelikkara Cherukole Attupurathu A M Issac
and Mariamma
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Born on
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1951, December 5
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Ordained as Deacon
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1976, May 29
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Ordained as Kassissa
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1976, June 9
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Ordained as Ramban
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1993, August 31
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Consecrated as Episcopa
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1993, October 2
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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.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos
Episcopa
Mar Thoma Centre,
26, Bhai Vir Singh Marg,
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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
Parents
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Manganam Kanjirathara K C Uthup
and Sosamma
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Born on
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1953, August 16
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Ordained as Deacon
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1980, May 31
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Ordained as Kassissa
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1980, June 28
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Ordained as Ramban
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2005, February 11
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Consecrated as Episcopa
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2005, May 14
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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, Mumbai and Delhi Dioceses.
He is presently in Charge of the
Delhi Diocese.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios Episcopa
Bethel Aramana,
Manganam P.O,Kottayam - 686 018
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Kerala, India
Email:marmakarios@marthoma.in
Parents
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Late Mr.K.E. Mathew and Late Mrs. Kunjamma Mathai
Thumpamon North Kalayil Kannam Poikayil
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Born on
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1953, February 25
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Ordained as Deacon
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1978, April 22
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Ordained as Kassissa
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1978, May 22
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Ordained as Ramban
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2011, May 07
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Consecrated as Episcopa
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2011, August 13
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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,” (Criticism on the Epistle to
Hebrews),” (1st Epistle to Corinthians),” (Discipleship: Calling and
Responsibility)”. He is presently in charge of the Kottayam – Kochi Diocese.
Rt. Rev. Gregorios Mar Stephanos
Episcopa
Mar Thoma Centre
Makkada P.O,Kakkodi (Via),Calicut - 673 617
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Kerala, India.
Ph:
+91 495 2265773 ,Fax: +91
495 2267641
Email:marstephanos@marthoma.in
Parents
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Kochi Panayapally Parayil
Mr.K.P. Varkey and Mrs. Kunjamma(Late)
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Born on
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1959,
March 16
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Ordained as Deacon
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1986, June 27
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Ordained as Kassissa
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1986, July 30
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Ordained as Ramban
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2011, May 07
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Consecrated as Episcopa
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2011, August 13
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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.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Theethos
Episcopa
Mar Thoma Centre,
Plot No.18, Sector 10-A,
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Vashi, Navi Mumbai,Maharashtra - 400703, India.
Ph: +91 22 27657141 (P), 27669484,
Fax: +91 22 27669486
Email:martheethos@marthoma.in,mumbaidio@marthoma.in
Parents
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Mr.P.N. George and Mrs. Aleyamma George
Adoor Kannamcode Kottackattu Puthen Veettil
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Born on
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1959, May 10
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Ordained as Deacon
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1985, June 01
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Ordained as Kassissa
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1985, June 14
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Ordained as Ramban
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2011, May 07
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Consecrated as Episcopa
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2011, August 13
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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.