Metropolitan Bishop
His Grace Dr Zacharia Mar Theophilos, a member of St George Orthodox Church, Chengaroor, was born on 16 September 1952 to Mr MP Chandapillai and Mrs Achamma Chandapillai, Manjanamkuzhiyil, Puthussery South Post, Kallupara, Thiruvalla.
He had his early education in local schools at Kallupara, and college education at Marthoma College, Thiruvalla. After receiving his Bachelors Degree in Science (BSc Maths) from the University of Kerala, he joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, for theological studies. After his Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) from Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, he joined the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree at the Senate of Serampore University. After taking his MTh from FFRRC, Serampore, he completed research studies in "Bible and Holy Land Past and Present" at St George College, Jerusalem. The St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in New Jersey conferred to him a Degree of Doctor of Ministry in the faculty of Theology for his dissertation, “Strengthening Prayer Life in Parishes".
He has shown keen interest in empowering orphans and the poor. A man of great diplomacy, he always voice his opinion on public issues like Endosulfan prohibition. A man of generosity, he has shown great assistance in the case of emergency and havoc.
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