Oommen George (born 21 July 1956) is the

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of the Kollam-Kottarakkara Diocese of Church of South India. He was the former clergy secretary of CSI

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and the vicar of Ascension Church Kanjikkuzhy when he was selected as the first bishop of Kollam - Kottarakkara Diocese. He is the son of late K C George Upadeshi, Malayil, Punnakadu an

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of the CSI Church and Mallappally Panavelil Rachel. Aleyamma Oommen is his wife and Diana, Lida and Leena are his daughters.

Early years

After early education at the local schools, Rev. George obtained his bachelor's degree in Theology (B.Th) from Kerala United Theological Seminary, Kannammoola and D. Min. from

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. He has served on the various bodies of the church including the CSI North American Council as its vice president. He has been an active presence in the ecumenical scene. Bishop Oommen George had worked in various capacities as member of CSI Synod, CSI Synod Mission and Evangelical Committee; executive committee member of Madhya Kerala Diocese; vice president of CSI North American Council; convener of Shalom Residence Project; secretary of the Mission Board of Diocese; secretary of the Pastoral Board; vice president of the Laity organisation and convener of the Diocese.

Bishopric

George was selected by a Synod presided over by CSI Moderator Bishop Thomas K Oommen at the Synod headquarters of CSI in

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. The consecration of the bishop was conducted at Kollam CSI

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on Sunday under the chief patronage of Oommen. During his consecration, he was the secretary of the regional Synod.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:George, Oommen 1956 births Living people 21st-century Anglican bishops in India People from Kerala Anglican bishops of Kollam-Kottarakkara