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Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Suffragan Metropolitan
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| Parents | Kunnamkulam Cheeranveettil Itty Many Ittyachenkunju and Saramma |
| Born on | November 25, 1951 |
| Ordained as Deacon | April 29, 1978 |
| Ordained as Kassissa | May 16, 1978 |
| Ordained as Ramban | November 4, 1989 |
| Consecrated as Episcopa | December 9, 1989 |
| Diocese | Kottarkara - Punalur Diocese |
| Contact | Rt Rev Dr Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa Kottarkara - Punalur Diocese Oorsalem Aramana 110KV Sub Station Road Prashanthi Nagar, Kottarakkara 691 506, India. E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Phone: +914742450044, +914742455044 +914742452400 Mob.: +91-9497086275 |
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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 Kottarkara - Punalur Diocese. |
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Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Suffragan Metropolitan
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| Parents | Kottayam Ancherry Elakkattukaduppil E V Jacob and Saramma |
| Born on | September 8, 1949 |
| Ordained as Deacon | May 29, 1973 |
| Ordained as Kassissa | June 12, 1973 |
| Ordained as Ramban | August 31, 1993 |
| Consecrated as Episcopa | October 2, 1993 |
| Diocese | Thiruvanathapuram - Kollam Diocese |
| Contact | Rt. Rev.Joseph Mar Barnabas Thiruvanathapuram - Kollam Diocese JMM Centre(Mar Thoma Kendram), Mannanthala P.O., Tiruvananthapuram- 695015, Kerala, India. Phone: +91 4712530540, +91 4712533636 Mob: +91 9446411020 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] |
| Mar Barnabas took his degree from CMS College, Kottayam and later studied in Bishops college, Calcutta. He was ordained in 1976 and served in different parishes in India such as Anakulam, Bombay, Chembur, Thuruthicad and North Madras. He was also in charge of Edmonton parish in Canada. He was consecrated as Bishop on 2nd October 1993 along with Mar Timotheos and Mar Philoxenos. He was in charge of Thiruvanathapuram - Kollam Diocese. Presently, He is in charge of the Thiruvanathapuram - Kollam Diocese. |
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Rt Rev. Thomas Mar Timotheos Episcopa
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| Parents | Mulakuzha Kaleekkal Thekkethil Love Dale Rev K N George and Rachel George |
| Born on | December 13, 1950 |
| Ordained as Deacon | May 28, 1983 |
| Ordained as Kassissa | June 10, 1983 |
| Ordained as Ramban | August 31, 1993 |
| Consecrated as Episcopa | October 2, 1993 |
| Diocese | Chengannur - Mavelikkara Diocese |
| Contact | Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Timotheos Chengannur - Mavelikkara Diocese Olivet Aramana, Thittamel, Chengannur, Alappuzha Dist. - 689 121 Kerala, India. Phone : +91 4792454747, +91 4792456667 Mob.: +91 9447066957 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
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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 Chengannur - Mavelikkara. |
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Rt. Rev.Dr.Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa
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| Parents | Mavelikkara Cherukole Attupurathu A M Issac and Mariamma |
| Born on | December 5, 1951 |
| Ordained as Deacon | May 29, 1976 |
| Ordained as Kassissa | June 9, 1976 |
| Ordained as Ramban | August 31, 1993 |
| Consecrated as Episcopa | October 2, 1993 |
| Diocese | North America - Europe Diocese |
| Contact | Rt.Rev.Dr. Issac Mar Philoxenos North America - Europe Diocese Sinai Mar Thoma Centre, 2320 S.Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY - 11566, U.S.A. Phone : 0015163773311 Email: [email protected] , [email protected] (P) |
| 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 North America - Europe Diocese. |  |
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Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa
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| Parents | Manganam Kanjirathara Mr K C Uthup and Mrs Sosamma |
| Born on | August 16, 1953 |
| Ordained as Deacon | May 31, 1980 |
| Ordained as Kassissa | June 28, 1980 |
| Ordained as Ramban | February 11, 2005 |
| Consecrated as Episcopa | May 14, 2005 |
| Diocese | Adoor Diocese |
| Contact | Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa Adoor Diocese, Hermon Aramana Adoor - 691523 Pathanamthitta Dist. Kerala, India. Ph: +91 4734228240, +91 4734229130 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
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Dr Abraham Mar Paulos hails from Kanjirathara family, Kottayam in Kerala. His home parish is St Peters Mar Thoma Church, Manganam. He studied at the Government Lower Primary 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 a doctorate in Christian Education from Boston University. He was ordained as a Deacon on May 31, 1980 by Dr Joseph Mar Irenaeus Suffragan Metropolitan at Manganam St Peters Mar Thoma Church. His Ordination as Kassessa was on June 28, 1980 at St Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Thiruvalla by Dr Alexander Mar Thoma Valia Metropolitan. He was ordained as Ramban on February 2, 2005 at Jerusalem Mar Thoma Church, Kottayam by Rt. Rev. 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. The centenary celebration of the Sunday School Samajam including the Children’s Maramon under his leadership was a remarkable effort. 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. After serving the Trivandrum - Quilon and Mumbai - Delhi dioceses, Delhi, he is shepherding the Adoor Diocese at present. |
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Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios Episcopa
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| Parents | Late Mr.K.E. Mathew and Late Mrs. Kunjamma Mathai Thumpamon North Kalayil Kannam Poikayil |
| Born on | February 25, 1953 |
| Ordained as Deacon | April 22, 1978 |
| Ordained as Kassissa | May 22, 1978 |
| Ordained as Ramban | May 07, 2011 |
| Consecrated as Episcopa | August 13, 2011 |
| Diocese | Chennai - Bangalore Diocese. |
| Contact | Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios Chennai - Bangalore Diocese. Mar Thoma Bhavan, No.77, 6th Avenue, Harrington Road, Chetpet, Chennai - 600 031. Tamil Nadu, India. Ph: +914428363165 +914428362705 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
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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. Thirumenis mother parish is Thumpamon Immanuel Mar Thoma Church in Pathanamthitta District. Thirumeni completed his bachelors 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 Johns 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: He is presently in charge of the Chennai - Bangalore Diocese. |
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Rt. Rev. Gregorios Mar Stephanos Episcopa
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| Parents | Kochi Panayapally Parayil Mr.K.P. Varkey and Mrs. Kunjamma(Late) |
| Born on | March 16, 1959 |
| Ordained as Deacon | June 27, 1986 |
| Ordained as Kassissa | July 30, 1986 |
| Ordained as Ramban | May 07, 2011 |
| Consecrated as Episcopa | August 13, 2011 |
| Diocese | Delhi Diocese |
| Contact | Rt. Rev. Gregorios Mar Stephanos Episcopa Delhi Diocese Mar Thoma Centre, 26, Bhai Vir Singh Marg, Gole Market, New Delhi -110 001, India. Ph: +91 1123342828, +91 1123369151 Email: [email protected], [email protected] |
| 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. Thirumenis 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 Maharajas college. He completed his bachelors degree in Theology from Bishops 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 NRSs New Delhi.
He is presently the Episcopa of the Delhi Diocese. |
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Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Theethos Episcopa
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| Parents | Mr.P.N. George and Mrs. Aleyamma George Adoor Kannamcode Kottackattu Puthen Veettil |
| Born on | May 10, 1959, |
| Ordained as Deacon | June 01, 1985 |
| Ordained as Kassissa | June 14, 1985 |
| Ordained as Ramban | May 07, 2011 |
| Consecrated as Episcopa | August 13, 2011 |
| Diocese | Kunnamkulam - Malabar Diocese |
| Contact | Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Theethos Episcopa Mar Thoma Centre Makkada P.O Kakkodi (Via) Calicut - 673 617. Kerala, India. Ph: +91 4952265773, +91 4952265796, +91 4952266957 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
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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. Thirumenis 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. Andrews 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 Kunnamkulam - Malabar Diocese. | |