Kuriakose Clemis

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Kuriakose Mar Clemis (IOC)

Kuriakose Mar Clemis (born 1936) is the metropolitan of the Thumpamon Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (former Metropolitan of Sultan Bathery).

Early life[]

Clemis 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 Clemis was teaching botany at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, until he was elected to the episcopal order.

Priesthood[]

He became a priest in 1964 after his studies at Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam. He was also a member of St Basil Daya, Pathanamthitta. Clemis 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.

Social work[]

Clemis 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. Clemis 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.

Malankara Association 2021[]

He headed the administrative council of the Church due to the demise of H.H Baselios Marthoma Paulose II. He presided the Malankara Association which was held at Parumala Seminary on October 14, 2021. He was the main celebrant in the enthronement of H.H Baselios Marthoma Mathews III held at the St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Parumala on 15 October 2021 at the age of 86.

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