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His Grace, The Most Rev. Thomas Mar Athanasios Metropolitan of Chengannur Diocese.
a native of Kerala, India, was born on April 3, 1938, the son of Mr.K T Thomas,brother of Puthencavu Geevarghese Mar Phelexenous and Mrs.Aleyamma Kizhakkethalackal. After attending schools and colleges, he completed theological studies at Serampore University. He was ordained as priest in 1970 by His Grace Daniel Mar Phelexenos Metropolitan.
He came to New Delhi, the capital city of India, and organized congregations in North Indian cities. He became the first vicar of Orthodox Church in New Delhi.

Bethel Aramana
Chengannur 689121
Kerala State, India
Phone: 011-91-479-452731, 453310 / 011-91-473-664808
History of the Diocese
formed in 1985.churches:56,cathedrals:3 priests:55