H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos

Mar Coorilos was born on 7th October 1949 at Kollad, near Kottayam, to Mr. P. K. Kurian and Mrs. Mary Kurian of the Puliyeril family. After his schooling, young George had his pre-degree studies at CMS College, Kottayam. He completed his Bachelors in Arts from the Calicut University and M.A. from Sree Venkateshwara University. He did his B.D. from Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, and got Post-Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Theology from Heythrop College, London University and Post-Graduate Diploma in Theology and Mission from Urban Theology Unit, Sheffield, UK.

He was ordained as Sub-Deacon in 1970 and as Deacon in 1974 by Catholicos H. H. Baselios Mathews I. Dn. George became a priest in 1975 and served as Vicar of St. Gregorios Church, London. He is known for his works among students and thus was serving the MGOCSM as General Secretary for almost a decade. This paved way for Fr. George to visit many foreign countries.

He was elected to the Episcopal rank in 1989 and thus became a monk in 1990 and was subsequently ordained in 1991. Soon, he was appointed as the Assistant Metropolitan, Mumbai Diocese, and worked steadfast with Late Lamented Dr. Philipose Mar Theophilus for the progress of the Mumbai Diocese.

His Grace has held many positions in the church and other Christian societies. He had attended many international conferences and interacted with many communities such as NCCI, CASA, WCC, and CMAI.

Contact Information
Address: Orthodox Church Centre, Dr. Mar Theophilus Marg, Sector 10-A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400703.
Phone: +91 22 2780 1427, 2766 9850
Email: bombayaramana@gmail.com