Zachariah Severios
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Zachariah Mar Severios | |
|---|---|
| Church | Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church |
| Diocese | Idukki Diocese |
| In office | 2022 – Present |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 28 July 2022 by H. H. Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 August 1978 Vakathanam, Kottayam, Kerala |
| Alma mater | KG College Pampady Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala |
Zachariah Mar Severios is the Metropolitan of Idukki Diocese of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.[1]
Early life and family
Zachariah was born on 19 August 1978, in the Chirathilattu family to a priest in Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Fr. C. John Cor-Episcopa Chirathilattu.[2] He belongs to the parish of St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Vakathanam-Puthenchantha, under the Kottayam diocese.[2]
Education
He completed primary education at J.M.H.S.S., Vakathanam (1991-1994), and pre-degree studies at K.G. College, Pampady (1994-1996). He further completed a law degree at Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram (1996-1999) and a postgraduate degree in Syriac literature from M.G University, Kottayam (2007-2009).[2]
Career
Priesthood
Zachariah enrolled at Kottayam Old Seminary, where he completed his Graduate in Sacred Theology degree (2001-2006). He studied BD (Bachelor of Divinity) at Serampore University, completing it during the same period. He was appointed to the sub-deaconship, deaconship, and priesthood by H.G. Geevarghese Mar Ivanios Metropolitan at Njaliyakuzhi Dayara, Vakathanam in 2006.[2]
Ordination as Metropolitan
Malankara Syrian Christian Association held at Kolencherry on 25th February 2022[3] elected Fr Zachariah Ninan Chirathilattu as a Metropolitan of the Malankara Church. He was granted the status of Ramban at the Parumala Seminary on 2nd June 2022. H.H. Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews III Catholicos ordained him as Metropolitan on 28th July 2022 with the name Zachariah Mar Severios at St. Mary's Cathedral, Pazhanji|.[4][5][6]
Since 3rd November 2022, Zachariah Mar Severios has been serving as the Metropolitan bishop of Idukki diocese.[3][7]
Works
He has written many books under the pen-name 'Zacher'.[8] [9]
Books
- Oru Katha Parayam[10]
- Sameera[11]
- Pusthakakkoottu (Vol 1)
- Pusthakakkoottu (Vol 2)[12]
- Pusthakakkoottu (Vol 3)[13]
- Pusthakakkoottu (Vol 4)[14]
- Agnichirakulla Jalapushpangal[15]
- Maunayanam[16]
- Uravukalum Pravaahangalum[17]
References
- ↑ "Diocese of Idukki". mosc.in. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "H.G. Zachariah Mar Severios Metropolitan". mosc.in. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "H.G. Zachariah Mar Severios Metropolitan". mosc.in. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
- ↑ Correspondent, Special (2022-07-28). "Seven metropolitans consecrated". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ↑ "മെത്രാപ്പോലീത്ത സ്ഥാനാരോഹണം | Bishop Consecration | St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral Pazhanji | LIVE | Malankara Orthodox TV". Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ↑ "ഇടയവഴിയിലെ ദൈവിക സാന്നിധ്യമാകാന് അവര് ഏഴു പേര്: പത്രവാര്ത്തകള് | Malankara Orthodox TV". Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ↑ "ഇടുക്കി ഭദ്രാസന മെത്രാപ്പൊലീത്തയായി സഖറിയാ മാർ സേവേറിയോസ് ഇന്ന് ചുമതലയേൽക്കും". Newspaper. 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ↑ "Zacher". www.indulekha.com. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ↑ "വിമർശനം ഇഷ്ടപ്പെടാത്ത കാലത്ത് നിർഭയമായി ജീവിക്കണം: സഖറിയ മാർ സേവേറിയോസ്". ManoramaOnline (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ↑ Oru Katha Parayam @ indulekha.com. Search this book on
- ↑ Sameera @ indulekha.com. Search this book on
- ↑ Pusthakakkoottu (Vol 2) @ indulekha.com. Search this book on
- ↑ Pusthakakkoottu (Vol 3) @ indulekha.com. Search this book on
- ↑ Pusthakakkoottu (Vol 4) @ indulekha.com. Search this book on
- ↑ Agnichirakulla Jalapushpangal @ indulekha.com. Search this book on
- ↑ Maunayanam @ indulekha.com. Search this book on
- ↑ Uravukalum Pravahangalum @ indulekha.com. Search this book on
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