Joseph Mor Gregorios
Mor Gregorios Joseph (born 10 November 1960) is a Syriac Orthodox bishop, and the Secretary to the Holy Episcopal Synod in Malankara.
Early years
Mor Gregorios Joseph was born as the youngest of four children to Srambikkal Pallithitta Geevarghese and Saramma in Perumpally, Mulanthuruthy. He is the grandchild of the cousin of St. Gregorios Gewarghis Chathuruthil. Joseph had his primary education at Perumpally Primary School and his high school education at Mulanthuruthy High School.
Priesthood
At the age of 13, Joseph was ordained a deacon by Geevarghese Mor Gregorios (Perumpally Thirumeni) at Mor Ignatius Dayaro, Manjanikkara on 25 March 1974. Joseph served as the Secretary to Perumpally Thirumeni for many years. He completed his pre-degree and degree studies at Maharajas College, Ernakulam and joined Mor Julius Seminary, Perumpally for his theological studies. Later, on 25 March 1984, Joseph was ordained a kassiso at Marthoman Church, Mulanthuruthy, by Mor Baselios Paulose II, Catholicose of the East. Joseph earned his Master's degree in Philosophy from University of Dublin, Ireland and furthered his theological studies in the USA, obtaining a Doctorate in Theology. While in the USA, he served as a vicar in several churches. Joseph was ordained a ramban by Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas at Damascus on 16 January 1994. On 19 January 1994, Joseph Ramban was consecrated Metropolitan by Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, the Prince Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, at Damascus, for the Cochin Diocese in Malankara. The enthronement ceremony (Sunthroniso) was held at Kyomtha Cathedral, Thiruvankulam on 23 January 1994, and he assumed the office of the diocese. Joseph served as the President of the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Sunday School Association (MJSSA) from 1996 to 2002.
Responsibilities
- Metropolitan of Kochi Diocese
- Secretary to the Holy Episcopal Synod in Malankara
- Manager of the Educational Trust of the church.
References
- Athmadeepam
- Viswasasamrakshakan
- www.syriacchristianity.org
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