Euyakim Coorilos
Euyakim Mar Coorilos | |
|---|---|
| Suffragan Metropolitan | |
| Church | Mar Thoma Syrian Church |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 16 May 1978 (Priest) |
| Consecration | 9 December 1989 (Episcopa) |
| Rank | Suffragan Metropolitan (since 2021) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Euyakim I. Cheeran 25 November 1951 Kunnamkulam, Travancore-Cochin, India |
| Parents | Ittimani Ittyachan Kunju and Saramma |
| Alma mater | Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Mar Thoma Vaideeka Seminary |
Euyakim Mar Coorilos (born Euyakim I. Cheeran; 25 November 1951) is an Indian religious leader who is Suffragan Metropolitan of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church. He was consecrated as a bishop in 1989 and was elevated to the rank of Suffragan Metropolitan in July 2021.[1]
Early life and education
Euyakim I. Cheeran was born on 25 November 1951 into the Cheeranveedu family in Arthat, Kunnamkulam, Kerala.[2] He attended CMS LP School and Erumapetty Government High School for his early education.[3]
He pursued higher studies at Sacred Heart College, Thevara, and earned both his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from Christ College, Irinjalakuda. Following his secular studies, he entered the Mar Thoma Vaideeka Seminary in Kottayam for theological training.[3][4]
Ecclesiastical career
He was ordained as a Deacon (Semmas) on 29 April 1978 and was later ordained as a Priest (Kassissa) on 16 May 1978.[5] During his ministry as a priest, he served several parishes including those in Mumbai, Palarivattom, and the United States.[6][7]
On 4 November 1989, he was elevated to the rank of Ramban. He was consecrated as an Episcopa (Bishop) on 9 December 1989, assuming the title Euyakim Mar Coorilos.[8][9] On 18 July 2021, he was formally installed as a Suffragan Metropolitan during a service presided over by Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan.
References
- ↑ "Mar Thoma Church gets new suffragan metropolitans". The Hindu. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "History of Arthat Mar Thoma Church". Epiphany Mar Thoma Church. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Suffragan Metropolitan". Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Chacko, T.C. (2000). History of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church. Mar Thoma Publication Board.
- ↑ "Church Directory: Episcopal Leadership". Mar Thoma Church Kalyan. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa". Mar Thoma Mumbai Diocese. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "Our Bishops". Diocese of North America & Europe. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "List of Mar Thoma Bishops". Detroit Mar Thoma Church. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "Bishops of the Mar Thoma Church". St. James Mar Thoma Church. Retrieved 12 May 2026.