Bishopric
The Diocese of Karimnagar had seen four Bishop's since its erection post 1950. Bishops B. Prabhudass, G. B. Devasahayam, K. E. Swamidass and John Theodore provided stable leadership.
The current predecessor S. John Theodore, M. Th. (Serampore), is a Biblical Scholar who pursued post-graduate studies in Old Testament at the Seminary in Bengaluru under E. C. John as early as 1973.
Theodore also happens to be a member of the Society for Biblical Studies in India in which Surya Prakash is also a member. On attaining superannuation, John Theodore vacated the seat as Bishop in Karimnagar paving way for fresh elections.
Surya Prakash, although belonging to the neighbouring Medak Diocese, contested and was elected unopposed. The then Moderator of the Church of South India, B. P. Sugandhar principally consecrated Surya Prakash as Bishop - in - Karimnagar on 26 March 2007 at the Wesley Cathedral, Karimnagar.
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