Longest Reigning Bishop
He is the longest reigning bishop in India and has completed 59 years, 11 months and 15 days as a bishop.
He is now 95 years and 11 days old.
| Preceded by Alexander Mar Thoma (Mar Thoma XIX) |
Metropolitans of the
Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church |
Succeeded by Joseph Mar Thoma (Mar Thoma XXI) |
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