Priesthood
While at the seminary, late Metropolitan of Kottayam diocese, Mor Gregorios Geevarghese (Perumpilly Thirumeni) ordained him shamshono (full deacon). In 1975, Mor Philoxenos Paulose (later Catholicose) ordained him Kassisso (priest). Thereupon Thomas began to assist the vicar of his parish. Later he began to teach at the T.M. High School, Perumpilavu near Kunnamkulam. While teaching there, he assisted K.V. Kuriakose (later Mor Yulius Kuriakose), at the Simhasana Church, Kunnamkulam. When late Mor Philoxenos Paulose was consecrated Catholicose of the East, he invited Thomas to assist him at the Muvattupuzha Aramana. After a few months, Thomas was appointed vicar of the St. Mary's Church, Bangalore. This became a turning point in his life. He served in this capacity for eight years until 1984. During this period, along with his pastoral duties, Thomas completed the B.D. and M.Th. degrees from the United Theological College, Bangalore . The St. Mary's Church in Bangalore was built during this period.
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