Our Bishops
Rt. Rev. Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma MetropolitanParents | Ashtamudi Kizhakkechakkalayil |
Dr K J Chacko and Mary Chacko | |
Born on | 1949, February 19 |
Ordained as Deacon | 1972, June 24 |
Ordained as Kassissa | 1973, February 24 |
Ordained as Ramban | 1989, November 4 |
Consecrated as Episcopa | 1989, December 9 |
Designated as Suffragan Metropolitan | 2020, July 12 |
Installed as Metropolitan | 2020, November 14 |
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 Diocesan Bishop of the Niranam- Maramon, Mumbai and Ranni-Nilackel Dioceses.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Suffragan MetropolitanParents | Kunnamkulam Cheeranveettil |
Itty Many Ittyachenkunju and Saramma | |
Born on | 1951, November 25 |
Ordained as Deacon | 1978, April 29 |
Ordained as Kassissa | 1978, May 16 |
Ordained as Ramban | 1989, November 4 |
Consecrated as Episcopa | 1989, December 9 |
Designated as Suffragan Metropolitan | 2021, July 18 |
After completing his degree and Post Graduate studies from Sacred heart College, Thevara, Cochin and Christ College, Iringalakuda, 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 and Europe Diocese.
Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Suffragan MetropolitanParents | Kottayam Ancherry Elakkattukaduppil |
E V Jacob and Saramma | |
Born on | 1949, September 8 |
Ordained as Deacon | 1973, May 29 |
Ordained as Kassissa | 1973, June 12 |
Ordained as Ramban | 1993, August 31 |
Consecrated as Episcopa | 1993, October 2 |
Designated as Suffragan Metropolitan | 2021, July 18 |
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.
Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Timotheos Episcopa
Parents | Mulakuzha Kaleekkal Thekkethil Love Dale |
Rev K N George and Rachel George | |
Born on | 1950, December 13 |
Ordained as Deacon | 1983, May 28 |
Ordained as Kassissa | 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.
Rt. Rev.Dr.Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa
Parents | Mavelikkara Cherukole Attupurathu |
A M Issac and Mariamma | |
Born on | 1951, December 5 |
Ordained as Deacon | 1976, May 29 |
Ordained as Kassissa | 1976, June 9 |
Ordained as Ramban | 1993, August 31 |
Consecrated as Episcopa | 1993, October 2 |
Born at Attupurathu house, Mavelikkara, Kerala, Mar Philoxenos had his college education at Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara and Banarus Hindu University and studied theology at Bishops College, Kolkota and Princeton Theological Seminary. He was ordained in 1976 and subsequently served in Rajhara, Bilaspur, Allahabad and Mumbai Parishes. He was consecrated as Bishop on October 2, 1993. He has served as Bishop of Mumbai-Delhi Diocese till 2001,where he initiated various developmental programmes for the upliftment of the poor and downtrodden like Navajeevan Centre, Mumbai and Gramjyothi schools in North Indian villages. He was in charge of the Kottayam - Kochi Diocese.
He served as the member of the Executive Committee, Senate of Serampore College, president of Kerala Council of Churches and member of the Central Committee of World Council of Churches.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa
Parents | Manganam Kanjirathara |
Mr. K C Uthup and Mrs. Sosamma | |
Born on | 1953, August 16 |
Ordained as Deacon | 1980, May 31 |
Ordained as Kassissa | 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 Basaleos 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 MTC. His Ordination as Kassessa was on 28/06/1980 at St Thomas MTC, tvla 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, Boston. He was 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.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios EpiscopaParents | Thumpamon North Kalayil Kannam Poikayil |
Late Mr.K.E. Mathew and Late Mrs. Kunjamma Mathai |
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Born on | 1953, February 25 |
Ordained as Deacon | 1978, April 22 |
Ordained as Kassissa | 1978, May 22 |
Ordained as Ramban | 2011, May 07 |
Consecrated as Episcopa | 2011, August 13 |
Makarios Thirumeni (Rev. Dr. Varghese Mathai) was born on February 25, 1953. He is the son of Mr. K.E. Mathew and Kunjamma of Kalayil Kannanpoikayil. Tirumeni’s mother parish is Thumpamon Immanuel Mar Thoma Church in Pathanamthitta District. Thirumeni completed his primary and secondary education at Thumpamon North E.A.L.P. School, Thumpamon North Middle School, and Thumpamon Mar Gregorios High School. Thirumeni completed his pre-degree and B.Sc. in Physics at Pandalam N.S.S. College. Thereafter, he worked in the Indian Post and Telegraph Department in Bombay from 1972–1975. 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 Ireneus 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”. He taught for 18 years at various institutions including Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur, Vaideeka 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 and New Testament.
Parents | Kochi Panayapally Parayil |
Mr.K.P. Varkey and Mrs. Kunjamma(Late) |
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Born on | 1959, March 16 |
Ordained as Deacon | 1986, June 27 |
Ordained as Kassissa | 1986, July 30 |
Ordained as Ramban | 2011, May 07 |
Consecrated as Episcopa | 2011, August 13 |
Stephanos Thirumeni (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. Thirumeni completed his primary and secondary education at Niranam School, Thirumala Devasom, and Mattancherry. Thirumeni completed his pre-degree at Cochin College, Thevara. 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.
Stephanos Thirumeni 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. Thirumeni always says that he has obtained abundant providence and blessings from God throughout his life, especially since he was not able to speak until he was 5 years old.
Rt. Rev Dr Thomas Mar Theethos EpiscopaParents | Adoor Kannamcode Kottackattu Puthen Veettil |
Mr.P.N. George and Mrs. Aleyamma George |
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Born on | 1959, May 10 |
Ordained as Deacon | 1985, June 01 |
Ordained as Kassissa | 1985, June 14 |
Ordained as Ramban | 2011, May 07 |
Consecrated as Episcopa | 2011, August 13 |
Theethos Thirumeni (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. Thirumeni completed his primary and secondary education at Adoor Vadekedathukavu U.P. School and Adoor Government High School. He completed his pre-degree at Kottarakara St. Gregorios College. He obtained a B.Sc. from Catholicate College in Pathanamthitta. Thirumeni completed a 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 Bangalore Dharmaram Theological College, based on the subject “Holy Communion and Spirituality”. He also had his higher education from Amsterdam University, Netherlands during his doctoral studies.
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