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 His Grace the Most Rev Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valia Metropolitan
(Niranam - Maramon - Poolatheen, Tiruvalla, Kerala, India 689 101 - Ph: 91 04736-30313) (Chengannur -Thumpamon - Olivet Aramana, Chengannur, Kerala, India 689 121 - Ph: 91 0479-454263)
E-mail: pulathen@md3.vsnl.net.in
He inherited the missionary zeal of his father, Vicar General K. E. Oommen. After graduating from U. C. College, Alwaye, he took up work in the Ashram at Ankola along with Rev. P. J. Thomas. Then he received Theological education at U. T. C. Bangalore, and St. Augustine's College, Canterbury. He became an ordained minister of the Church in 1944. He was consecrated as Bishop with Alexander Mar Theophilus; and Thomas Mar Athanasius in 1953. He was in charge of the Dioceses in Kerala, and. also was Missionary Bishop for two terms. 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 Evangelistic Association and other 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 uplift of the backward communities. Through a registered organization named STARD (South Travancore Agency For Rural Development) he has helped the economically backward communities of South Travancore to improve their lot and achieve self reliance.

His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan
Adoor - Mavelikara Diocese Hermon Aramana, Adoor P.O., Kerala, India - 691 523
Ph: 91 0473-422240
E-mail: hermon@satyam.net.in
E-mail: irenaeussuffragan@usa.net
In 1975 two more Bishops were consecrated. They were Joseph Mar Irenaeus and Easow Mar Timotheos. Joseph Mar Irenaeus belongs to the Palakunnathu family in Maramon from which have come Abraham Malpan the reformer and the first four Bishops of the Church after the reformation. He had his theological training in the United Theological College, Bangalore and Protestant Episcopal Seminary in Virginia, U.S.A. He has also studied in Theological institutions in Canterbury and Oxford. At present he is the President of the National Council of Churches in India and member of Executive Committees of different development agencies like CASA and ECLOF. He is in charge of the Adoor - Mavelikara Diocese. He has been awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity by the Virginia Seminary, where he has studied.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Episcopa
Dioceses of Chennai-Kolkotha & Malaysia-Singapore-Australia
Mar Thoma Bhavan, 77, 6th Avenue, Harrington Road, Chelpet, Chennai - 600 031
Phone: 044 826 9865
After graduation, he took teacher's training and worked as a teacher in the Ashram High School, Perumbavoor, till he went for Theological training at the Theological College, Jabalpur. After teaching for some more years at Perumbavoor, he went for higher Theological training at Princeton and took Doctorate from there. He has worked as Vicar of parishes in Bombay and Kozhencherry. He was consecrated as Bishop on May 1, 1980. He was given charge of the Adoor- Mavelikara Diocese till 1984. As the Bishop in charge of the Diocese, he organized a project at Pathanapuram for helping the disabled people. He also organized projects to help the poor people along the sea coast in Thrikunnapuzha area. He helped in setting up a working women's hostel at Haripad. He is a member of the Central Committee and of the Executive Committee of the World Council of Churches.
Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius Episcopa
Dioceses of Ranni - Nilackal
Mar Thoma Centre, Mandiram PO, Ranni - 689 672
Phone: 0473 517 511, 0473 527 760
After graduation from Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla he went for Theological training at the Theological College, Jabalpur. He was ordained as 'Kasseessa' in 1969 and subsequently served as Vicar of many parishes including Bombay, Kottayam and Madras. From 1975 - 1976 he was in Toronto, Canada, for higher theological training. On December 9,1989 he was consecrated as Bishop and was given charge of Bombay - Delhi Diocese. At present he is in charge of Ranni - Nilackal Diocese. Mar Athanasius served as Vice President of the Governing Board of Leonard Theological college and as President of the National Missionary Society. He took a keen interest in completing the Diocesan headquarters at Delhi.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa
Dioceses of Trivandrum - Quilon
Mar Thoma Kendram, Mannanthala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India 695 015
Phone: 91 0471-530540
Mar Theodosius studied in Baselius college, Kottayam and Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla. After taking a degree in Science he joined Leonard Theological College and took the B. D. Degree in 1972. His ordination as 'Kasseessa' was in the year 1973. In 1980 he took a Masters Degree in Comparative Religions from Viswa Bharathi University and Doctorate from McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada in 1986. He was consecrated as Episcopa on 9th December 1989, with Mar Athanasius and Mar Coorilos. From 1973 onwards he was in charge of several parishes Bombay, Calcutta, Toronto and Nanthancode and served as Director of Thomas Mar Athanasius Orientation Center, Manganam. On consecration as Episcopa he was given charge of Kunnamkulam - Madras Diocese. Now he is in charge of Trivandrum - Quilon Diocese. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius is a good scholar and his books on Reform movements in Kerala, and their impact on the socioeconomic and religious life of the people have made a mark in academic circles.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa
Dioceses of North America, UK & Europe
Sini Mat Thoma Center, 2320, S. Merrick Avenue, Merrick NY- 11566, USA
Phone: 011 516 377 3311
After completing his degree and post graduate studies from Sacred Heart College, Thevara and Christ College, Iringalakuda, he joined the Mar Thoma Seminary for Theological education. He became a Deacon in 1978 and subsequently served as parish priest at Jalahali, Palarivattom, Colaba and Staten island, and other parishes. On December 9th 1989 he was consecrated as Episcopa and at present he is in charge of the North America, UK & Europe Diocese. Mar Coorilos is a man of prayers. As President of the Yuvajana Sakhyam he leads many young people to Jesus Christ.
Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Episcopa
Dioceses of Mumbai & Delhi
26, Bhai Virsing Marg, Gole Market, New Delhi - 110 001
Phone: 011 334 2828
E-mail:josephmarbarnabas@yahoo.com
Mar Barnabas took his degree from CMS College, Kottayam and later studied in Bishop's 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 is in charge of Mumbai - Delhi Diocese.
Rt. Rev.Thomas Mar Timotheos Episcopa
Dioceses of Kunnamkulam & Malabar
Mar Thoma Centre, Makkada PO, Kakkodi, Kozhikode - 673 617
Phone :0495 265 773 0495 265 796
E-mail: martimotheos@yahoo.com
Mar Timotheos had his college education in Gujarat from where he took his post graduate degree. He joined Union Theological College, Bangalore for his theological studies. He worked as a lecturer for a short period in Gujarat. He 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 Kunnamkulam - Malabar Diocese.
Rt. Rev.Dr. Issac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa
Dioceses of Kottayam & Kochi
Bethel Aramana, Manganam PO, Kottayam - 686 018
Phone : 01481 578 420 0481 573 737
Mar Philoxenos had his college education in Mavelikara and Benaras and studied theology at Bishop's college, Calcutta and Princeton University. Dr. Philoxenos was ordained in 1976 and subsequently served in Rajhara, Bilaspur, Allahabad and Bombay. He was consecrated as Bishop on October 2, 1993. He is in charge of Kottayam - Kochi Diocese.
Rt. Rev. Dr Abraham Mar Paulos
Dioceses of Trivndrum-Quilon
He hails from Kanjirathara family, Kottayam. St Peters Mar Thoma Church, Manganam is his Home Parish. He had his Theological training from Mar Thoma Theological Seminary, Kottayam and Princeton University. He took Doctorate in Christian Education from Boston University. 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. His Lordship is a great orator, good scholar, theologian and above all he is a great friend of children and youth.
 
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