Welcome Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa to Houston Trinity Mar Thoma Church
Mar Theodosius studied at Baselious College, Kottayam and Mar Thoma College Thiruvalla. After
taking a degree in Science he joined Leonard Theological College and took BD Degree in 1972. His
ordination as ‘Kasseesa’ was in the year 1973. In 1980 he took a Master’s Degree in Comparative
Religions from Visva Bharathi University and Doctorate from Mc Master University, Hamilton, Canada
in 1986. He was consecrated as Episcopa on December 9, 1989 along with Mar Athanasius and Mar
Coorilos.
From 1973 onwards he was in charge of several parishes including Mumbai, Calcutta, Toronto and
Nanthancode and he served as Director of Thomas Mar Athanasius Orientation Centre, Manganam.
Before took charge of our diocese he was in charge of Chennai - Bangalore and Malaysia-Singapore &
Australia Dioceses.
He is a good scholar and his books on Reform Movements in Kerala and their Impact on Socio-
Economic and Religious Life of the People have made a mark in academic circles.
Parents Ashtamudi Kizhakkechakkalayil, Dr K J Chacko and Mary Chacko
Born on 1949, February 19
Ordained as Deacon 1972, June 24
Ordained as Kassissa 1973, February 24
Ordained as Ramban 1989, November 4
Consecrated as Episcopa 1989, December 9
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