Our Bishops
His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan
Parents - 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
Installed
as Suffragan Metropolitan
- July, 2020
Installed as Mar Thoma Metropolitan
- Nov, 2020
Mar Theodosius studied at Baselious College, Kottayam (1966) and Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla (1969).
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 February 24, 1973. From 1979-1980, he studied Comparative
Religions in Viswa Bharathi University, Shanthinikethan. He did his MA and PhD from Mc Master University,
Hamilton, Canada in 1980-1986. 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 Santacruz, Calcutta, Parishes in
Canada and Rochester in USA, Nanthancode and Calicut St. Pauls. He served as the first 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 Kunnamkulam- Malabar, Tiruvananthapuram- Kollam,
Chennai – Bangalore, Malaysia – Singapore – Australia, North America- Europe Dioceses. He is presently the
Diocesan Bishop of the Niranam- Maramon, Mumbai and Ranni-Nilackel Dioceses.
On July 12th 2020, he was given as the title, The Suffragan Metropolitan, during the service at Poolatheen
Chapel officiated by the Metropolitan The Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma in the presence of the Bishops,
Clergy and laity of the Church.
On November 14, 2020, Tirumeni was installed as the 22nd Mar Thoma Metropolitan with the title Theodosius
Mar Thoma Metropolitan. The Installation Service was held at Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan
Smaraka Auditorium, Tiruvalla.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa
Parents - 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
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 at present he is in
charge of North America and Europe Diocese.
Rt Rev Joseph Mar Barnabas Episcopa
Parents - 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
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 also in charge of Edmonton Parish in Canada and was consecrated as Bishop on October 2, 1993 along
with Mar Timotheos and Mar Philoxenos. He is 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 is in charge of the Kunnamkulam-Malabar Diocese
Rt. Rev. Issac 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
Mar Philoxenos had his college education at Mavelikara and Benaras and studied theology at Bishop's
College, Kolkatta and Princeton University. He was ordained in 1976 and subsequently served in Rajhara,
Bilaspur, Allahabad and Mumbai. He was consecrated as Bishop on October 2, 1993. He is in charge of
Kottayam-Kochi Diocese.
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 is in charge of Trivandrum - Quilon Diocese.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios Episcopa
Parents - Thumpamon North Kalayil Kannam Poikayil - Mr.K.E. Mathew and Mrs.
Kunjamma Mathai
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
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)”.
Rt. Rev. Gregorios Mar Stephanos Episcopa
Parents - Kochi Panayapally Parayil - Mr.K.P. Varkey and Mrs.
Kunjamma(Late)
Born on - 1959, May 20
Ordained as Deacon - 1986, June 27
Ordained as Kassissa - 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.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Theethos Episcopa
Parents Adoor Kannamcode Kottackattu Puthen Veettil M - Mr.P.N. George and
Mrs. Aleyamma George
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
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.
Rt. Rev. Zacharias Mar Aprem Episcopa
Parents Mr. C. C. Pappachan and Mrs. T. V. Saramma
Born on - 1969, April 22
Ordained as Deacon - 1997, June 20
Ordained as Kassissa - 1997, July 17
Ordained as Ramban - 2023, Oct 02
Consecrated as Episcopa - 2023, December 02
Rt. Rev. Zacharias Mar Aprem Episcopa was born on 22nd April 1969 as the son of Chemmannoor Sri. C. C.
Pappachan and Smt. T. V. Saramma of Arthat Kunnamkulam Mar Thoma Parish.
He completed his B.Sc. in Mathematics from Sreekrishna College, Guruvayoor. He obtained his B.D. from Mar
Thoma Theological Seminary, Kottayam in 1997. He was ordained as Semmash on 20th June 1997 by Rt. Rev.
Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa and as Kasseesa on 15th July 1997 by Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius
Episcopa. He became an expert in the Syriac language by completing his M.A. in Syriac in 2003 from the St.
Ephrem Ecumenical Research Institute, Kottayam. He then completed his M.Th. in 2007 from the Paurasthya
Vidyapitham, Vadavathoor, Kottayam.
He had the singular opportunity to serve as the Chaplain to two Metropolitans - Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma
Metropolitan and Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan. He also served as the Vicars
of the parishes in Elappara, Cheethalar, Mathaipara, Kolencherry, Valakom, Mamala, Gwalior, Bharatpur,
Karukachal, Thane, Vadavathoor, New York, and Mylom.
He was installed as Ramban by Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Suffragan Metropolitan on 2nd Oct 2023 at
Pazhavangadikkara Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Ranni along with Rev. Dr. Joseph Daniel and Rev. Mathew K.
Chandy. He was consecrated as Zacharias Mar Aprem Episcopa on 2nd Dec 2023 at the Holy Madbaha prepared at
the Thiruvalla SCS ground.
His expertise in Syriac and his deep knowledge of the liturgy of the Church make him an invaluable asset
to the Church. His calm demeanour, thoughtful meditations, and wide ecumenical vision are also his
hallmarks.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Ivanios Episcopa
Parents Mr. Thomas Daniel and Late Saramma Thomas
Born on - 1970, August 19
Ordained as Deacon - 1998, June 06
Ordained as Kassissa - 1997, July 16
Ordained as Ramban - 2023, Oct 02
Consecrated as Episcopa - 2023, December 02
Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Ivanios Episcopa was born on 19th August 1970 as the son of Karamvelimannil Sri.
Thomas Daniel and Smt. Saramma Thomas of Kochukoickal Trinity Mar Thoma Parish.
He is an expert on Church History. He completed B.A. History from St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry and
M.A. History from Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, which he secured the First Rank, for which he
obtained the University Gold Medal.
His theological journey started in the Mar Thoma Theological Seminary, Kottayam. He obtained his B.D. in
1998, after which he was ordained as Semmash on 19 June 1998 by Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius
Episcopa and Kassessa on 16 July 1998 by Rt. Rev. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa. He progressed in his
theological exploration by completing M.Th in History of Christianity at FFRRC, Kottayam in 2006. He then
completed his D.Th in History of Christianity from the University of Bern, Switzerland in 2014 and began
his research as a Post-doctoral (Doctor Habil) scholar in 2019. He successfully completed the
Post-Doctoral research in 2024 and secured Doctor Habilitatus from the University of Bern, Switzerland in
Church History.
He had the opportunity to serve as Chaplain to the then Metropolitan Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma, and also as
a faculty of History of Christianity in the E.J. Institute, Kompady, and Mar Thoma Theological Seminary.
He served as Vicar in various parishes in Mylom, K.R. Puram and Marathhalli in Bangalore, Singapore,
Switzerland and Germany, and Kumbanad. He has represented the Church in various ecumenical platforms such
as the WCC and CCA. He has served as a member of the Policy Reference Committee of the WCC Karlsruhe
Assembly in 2022. He is the author of various scholarly books and has published articles in prestigious
journals. He also serves as a Guest Lecturer/Speaker at the University of Bern. In addition, he serves in
the following capacities: Member, European Society for Ecumenical Research; Executive Committee member and
Council Member, United Theological College, Bangalore, Governing Board Member, Mar Thoma Theological
Seminary, Kottayam; Professor and Academic Dean, Federated Faculty for Research in Religion and Culture
(FFRRC), Kottayam; Served as a member, Mar Thoma Theological Commission; Executive Committee member,
Fellowship of Indian Denominational Churches in Malaysia and Singapore (FIDC); General Committee member,
NCCS Singapore.
He has been appointed as Privatdozent (Professor), at the University of Bern, Switzerland.
He was installed as Ramban by Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Suffragan Metropolitan on 2nd Oct 2023 at
Pazhavangadikkara Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Ranni along with Rev. Saju C. Pappachan and Rev. Mathew K.
Chandy. He was consecrated as Joseph Mar Ivanios Episcopa on 2nd Dec 2023 at the Holy Madbaha prepared at
the Thiruvalla SCS ground.
He has a deep knowledge of the history of the Church and also a great vision of the mission of the Church.
His writings and theological musings reflect his wide sense of the historical importance of the Church.
Rt. Rev. Mathews Mar Seraphim Episcopa
Parents Late Behanan Chandy and Late Annamma Chandy
Born on - 1972, May 01
Ordained as Deacon - 2003, June 19
Ordained as Kassissa - 2003, July 31
Ordained as Ramban - 2023, Oct 02
Consecrated as Episcopa - 2023, December 02
Rt. Rev. Mathews Mar Seraphim Episcopa was born on 1st May 1972 as the son of Kizhakkecherupalathil Sri.
Behanan Chandy and Smt. Annamma Chandy of Mallappally Mar Thoma Parish.
He completed his B.A. in Economics from N.S.S. Hindu College, Changanassery, and his M.A. in Hindi from
Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur. He is also an L.L.B. graduate from Hitkarini Law College,
Jabalpur. Inspired by the Ashram movement, he joined the Sihora Ashram at a young age in 1993. He
completed his B.D. in 2003 from Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur, after which he was ordained as
Semmash on 19th June 2003 and Kasseesa on 31st July 2003. He continued as an Ashram member and worked for
the people in and around the Ashram. He also served as the Vicar of the parishes in Sihora, Singrauli,
Indore, Vishakapatnam, Guwahati, Gwalior, and Bharatpur. He also served as the principal of the E.M.T.
Institute, Sihora.
In his capacity as the president of the North India Mar Thoma Evangelistic Fellowship, he published
articles, devotionals, and participated in the translation of the worship order and songs in Hindi,
enriching the faith community.
In the footsteps of the Late Lamented Easow Mar Timotheos Episcopa, he was elected to the Episcopate as an
Ashram member. He was installed as Ramban by Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Suffragan Metropolitan on 2nd Oct
2023 at Pazhavangadikkara Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Ranni along with Rev. Saju C. Pappachan and Rev. Dr.
Joseph Daniel. He was consecrated as Mathews Mar Seraphim Episcopa on 2nd Dec 2023 at the Holy Madbaha
prepared at the Thiruvalla SCS ground.
His concern for the Mission of the Church and his spirit imbibed in the Ashram movement makes him a leader
of the times.