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.