Metropolitan Zacharias Mor Philoxinos, (
Malayalam
Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was des ...
: അഭിവന്ദ്യ മോര് പീലക്സീനോസ് സക്കറിയാസ് മെത്രാപ്പോലീത്ത), is a Metropolitan of the Malankara Syrian Jacobite Church.
Early years
Therambil Achan was born in
Kumarakom
Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam (), in Kerala, India, famous for its backwater tourism. It is set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake, the largest lake in the state of Kerala.
History
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, Kottayam, Kerala in 1972.
He was brought up in the Syriac Orthodox faith since his childhood. He passed his SSLC exams with first class and joined St. Mary's College Manarcad Kottayam for Pre Degree Course, Philoxinos was the chief Patron of Marian Alumni The Old Students Association of St. Mary's College Manarcad, Baselious College, Kottayam where he did his B.A. in English literature. Alongside his secular education, he also pursued his Sunday School education. He stood first in the 10th standard examinations.
Family
His parents were Late Ittyavira & Sosamma Ittyavira. He has two brothers. Kuriakose TI&Kurian TI.
Ordination
Mor Philoxenos was ordained a deacon in 1998 by
Geevarghese Mor Gregorios (Perumpally Thirumeni) and a priest in 2000 by Thomas Mor Themotheose Metropolitan. After his ordination, he served various parishes in Kottayam Diocese. As well as he is the spiritual leader of all spiritual organisations of the Jacobite Church in Kottayam Diocese.
Ministries run by Mor Philoxenos Zacharias
(Mor Gregorian centers in Thoothootty & Wayanad):
* Mor Gregorian Retreat Centre
* Mor Gregorian Counselling Centre
* Mor Gregorian Sharing Ministry (The Registered Charitable Society)
* Mor Gregorian Homes - The Centre for the elderly people
* Mor Gregorian Prayer Group
* Mor Gregorian Pain and Palliative Care Society
* Mor Gregorian Pain and Palliative Clinic
* Mor Gregorian free Ambulance Service
References
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See also
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Syriac Orthodox Church
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Jacobite Syrian Christian Church
The Jacobite Syrian Christian Church (JSCC), or the Malankara Archdiocese of the Syrian Orthodox Church in India also known as Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, the Jacobite Syrian Church, and the Syriac Orthodox Church in India, ...
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1972 births
Living people
Syriac Orthodox Church bishops
Indian Oriental Orthodox Christians
Christian clergy from Kottayam