H.G. Kuriakose Mar Clemis Metropolitan
1991 - 2009
His Grace was born in 1936 at Nellikkal, Koipram Village in Thiruvalla Taluk as the second son to Perumethmannil Mr PK Mathai and Mrs Sosamma. He has one brother and two sisters. He belongs to Koorthamala St.Mary's Orthodox Church in Chengannur Diocese.
After his schooling, he joined Kerala University and did his graduation, post graduation in Science and B.Ed from Catholicate College, Pathanahitta and Mount Tabore Training College Pathanapuram respectively. Thereupon His Grace was teaching Botany at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, until he was elected to the Episcopal order.
He became a priest in 1964 after his studies at Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam. He was also a member of St Basil Daya, Pathanamthitta. His Grace also served the Thumpamon Diocese as Secretary of Priests, Thumpamon Diocese. He was ordained a Bishop in 1991 and was given charge of the newly formulated Sultan Battery Diocese. And is serving it with all vigour and enthusiasm. His spiritual strength has helped the diocese to grow in all aspects within a short span of time.
His Grace is actively involved in many social activities. He is the President of a special school for mentally challenged children--Olivemala and Baselious Gregorios Mercy Home. He has so far extended helping hands poor and also runs a secret fund and educational fund for the economically weaker sections.
His Grace has many published articles to his credit. He is known for his simplicity and sweet voice. Presently he is serving the Thumpamon Diocese as its Metropolitan
H. G. Abraham Mar Epiphanios Metropolitan
2009 - 2022
His Grace was born on 17th September 1960 as the son of Mr. V. A. Oommen and Mrs. Gracy Oommen. His Grace is a member of St. Mary's Cathedral, Malaysia.
His Grace had his education in Pathanamthitta Catholicate School and College, the Orthodox Theological Seminary and stands with his M.Th. degree from Serampore University. His Grace was ordained as deacon and Priest in 1986 and 1987 respectively; on 31st March 2002 His Grace became Ramban.
His Grace has spent a long time in the Ashrams in Parumala and Madras from 1990 to 1996. His Grace served as Vicar of St. Thomas Cathedral from 1996 to 2002. Thereafter His Grace served as the Manager of Bishop's House, Madras in 2003 From 2004-2006 His Grace was served as the Manager at Parumala Seminary and Devalokam Catholicate Aramana.
His Grace is serving the Mavelikara Diocese as its Metropolitan.
H.G. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Barnabas
2022 - present
Born to Mr. Kochupappi and Mrs. Ammini in Kattuparambil House on April 10, 1973, His Grace belongs to the parish of St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Muttam under Mavelikkara diocese. His Grace completed his primary education from NSS High School, Pallipad, Naduvattam (1983-88), and completed higher studies from T. K. Madhava Memorial College (1988-90) and Kerala University (1990-93).
He joined Kottayam Old Seminary and completed GST (1994-98). He also pursued BD (1994-98) and M.Th (2001- 03) from Serampore University. H. G. did LSD (2004-06) and DTh (2006-09) from the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome. And his diploma from Serampore University in 2019. He was ordained sub-deaconship (1997) by H.G. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Osthathios Metropolitan at St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s church, Parumala.
He was ordained deaconship (2003) by H. G. Dr. Stephanos Mar Theodosius Metropolitan, and priesthood by H.G. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Osthathios Metropolitan in 2004 . H. G. was chosen as a Metropolitan in the Malankara Syrian Christian Association held at Kolencherry on 25 th February 2022 . H. G. received the status of Ramban at the Parumala Seminary on 2 nd June 2022 . He was ordained as Metropolitan by the name ‘Mar Barnabas’ by H.H. Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews III Catholicos at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pazhanji on 28 th July 2022 .
H.G. has taken charge of Sultan Bathery diocese since 3 rd November 2022.