His Grace was born to Mr. K. T. Thomas and Mrs. Aleyamma Thomas on the 3rd of April, 1938 in the Kizhakkethalackal family at Puthencavu, Chengannur, Alappuzha Dist. He was the grandson of Kizhakkethalackal Thoma Kathanar and the nephew of the late Geevarghese Mar Philoxenos (Puthencavil Kochuthirumeni), Thomas Mar Athanasios is Metropolitan of Chengannur Orthodox Diocese of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.[1][2]
Thomas Mar Athanasios | |
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| Church | Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church |
| Diocese | Chengannur Orthodox Diocese |
| In office | 1990 – 2018 |
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| Ordination | 15 May 1985 by Baselios Marthoma Mathews I |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 April 1938 |
References
edit- ^ "H.G. Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasios". oneinchrist.in. 22 August 2021.
- ^ "Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasios | One In Christ".
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