Welcome To Diocese Of North America

The history of the Mar Thoma Church in the North American and European continent represents the dreams and aspirations of the faithful members of the Church. Commencing as a small prayer group in Queens, New York, in 1972, the first approved parish was recognized in New York in 1976. From this humble beginning, the Mar Thoma Church began to immeasurably grow within the last 30 years....

Welcome To Diocese Of North America

Diocesan Bishop

Rt.Rev.Dr.Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa took charge as the fiveth resident Diocesan Episcopa on 1 January 2024 Mar Paulos was born on 16th August 1953 as the son of Kanjirathara KC Uthuppu and Sosamma of Kottayam Manganam St. Peters Mar Thoma Parish, He completed school education from Muttampalam Govt. LP School and Kottayam MT Seminary High School. College education was done in CMS college and Baselios College of Kottayam. Theological study was done in Kottayam Mar Thoma Theological Seminary. He was ordained Semmas on 31st May 1980 and Kaseessa on 28th June 1980.

Welcome To Diocese Of North America

Diocesan/Bishop Secretary

Rev. George Abraham serves as the Diocesan and Bishop’s Secretary. He is the member of St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Kallooppara Tiruvalla. After Graduating B.Sc. in Physics from Mar Thoma College Tiruvalla and BD in Theology from Gurukul Theological College, Chennai, he was ordained as a Deacon of the Mar Thoma Church on October 17,2008 and Priest on November 05, 2008.....

Welcome To Diocese Of North America

Diocesan Treasurer

Mr. George Babu serves as the Diocesan Treasurer. He is a member of the Long Island Mar Thoma Church, New York, and his home parish is South Salem Mar Thoma Church, Chennithala South, Mavelikara. He served the Long Island Mar Thoma Church in various capacities such as Sunday School teacher, superintendent, parish vice president and treasurer for several years.........

Episcopal Visits

Ascension MTC Philadelphia

Autism Awareness Month a special Holy Qurbana celebrated on April 14 2024 Sunday at Ascension MTC Philadelphia PA. Holy communion was a blessing to many families in Philadelphia who attended with their children who is experiencing Autism spectrum. Special thanks to our dear Abraham Mar Paulose Thirumeni and Vicar of AMTC Rev Bibi Mathew achen.

Ascension MTC Philadelphia

First Communicants at the Philadelphia Ascension Mar Thoma Church with Mar Paulose Thirumeni, George Abraham Achen , Rev K Jameson and Bibi Mathew Chacko Achen on April 07 , 2024.

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Boston Carmel Mar Thoma Church

Paulose Thirumeni meeting up with a few senior youths and families at Boston Carmel MTC

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Boston Carmel Mar Thoma Church

Few of the Sons and Daughters of the members of the Clergy in the Boston Region meeting up at Boston Carmel Mar Thoma Church

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Boston Carmel Mar Thoma Church

Paulose Thirumeni and George Abraham atchen along with the Teens Fellowship at Boston Carmel Mar Thoma Church

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Boston Carmel Mar Thoma Church

Paulose Thirumeni and George Abraham atchen with the Vicar, members of the Executive and the officials of the organizations at Boston Carmel Mar Thoma Church

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Houston Immanuel Mar Thoma Church

First Communicants at the Houston Immanuel Mar Thoma Church with Mar Paulose Thirumeni, Rev Eappen Varghese Achen and Santhosh Thomas Achen on March 27 , 2024.

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Mar Thoma Church of Dallas

On January 21, 2024 the members of the Mar Thoma Church of Dallas, Carrollton were blessed to have our Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos conduct Holy Communion. His Grace met had a meeting with all those assembled and a separate meeting with the executive committee to discuss His Grace's vision of the future of the diocese. Further, HIs Grace also conducted the funeral service for one of the members of the church later that day. Our church would also like to thank Rev. George Abraham for helping with the funeral service and being a part of the Holy Communion service.

Detroit Mar Thoma Church

Diocesan Episcopa Rt. Rev Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos visited Detroit, Michigan from Friday evening March 22nd thru Sunday March 24th, 2024. This was Thirumeni’s inaugural visit to the Detroit Mar Thoma Church since being appointed as Diocesan Episcopa of the North America Diocese. Thirumeni was engaged with various events and activities throughout his visit.

Mar Thoma Church of South Florida

Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Thirumeni visited the Mar Thoma Church of South Florida from 10th to 13th of May 2024. Thirumeni inaugurated the Sadhu Kochukunju Upadeshi Memorial Annual Lecture series. Rev. Dr. Moni Mathew gave the keynote speech. Thirumeni celebrated Holy Qurbana and conducted the first communicant’s dedication service.

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Philadelphia Mar Thoma Church

Philadelphia Mar Thoma Church was blessed by the Diocesan Episcopa’s official visit. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulose thirumeni was the chief celebrant of Holy Qurbana held on Sunday May 19, 2024. Rev. George Abraham- Diocesan and Bishop Secretary assisted. Nine young people received First Holy Communion.

Jerusalem Mar Thoma Church Connecticut

Our Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos, visited Jerusalem MTC, Connecticut, on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024. Thirumeni celebrated Holy Communion service and led the First Communicants’ Dedication Service for six youth members. After the service, a Felicitation Meeting was arranged to welcome and honor Paulos Thirumeni. The parish members and guests enjoyed interacting with Thirumeni during this meeting and were also able to experience a blessed time of fellowship during lunch. Jerusalem MTC is truly grateful for Thirumeni’s great love and enthusiastic leadership.

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Houston Trinity

The Golden Jubilee Valedictory of Houston Trinity Mar Thoma Church took place on August 10, 2024, marking a significant milestone for the parish. The event began with a procession at 4:30 PM, followed by a public meeting at 5:00 PM in the church, which was presided over by Vicar Rev. Sam K. Easow. The Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa, who arrived in Houston on August 9, delivered the inaugural speech, shared his vision for the parish and diocese, and released the special Golden Jubilee Souvenir.

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Houston Immanuel Mar Thoma church

Immanuel Mar Thoma church of Houston was blessed by the official visit of our beloved Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa on November 17th, 2024. Dedication service for the first communicants was held during the service. 17 of our children received Holy Qurbana for the first time. The parish also celebrated its 30th Parish Day on this day. During the meeting, Thirumeni released the 2024 Parish Directory to the Youth Fellowship Secretary. A meeting with the differently abled ‘HOPE’ children and their parents as well as a meeting with the members of the executive committee to share the vision and mission of the Diocese were just a few of the highlights of the episcopal visit.

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Jacksonville Mar Thoma

On July 27th, 2024, the Jacksonville Mar Thoma congregation was honored to welcome Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa for a special Holy Communion service, which included the first communion. This event marked a significant milestone for the congregation, uniting members in the holy sacrament led by our esteemed bishop. The occasion was especially memorable for the five young children who received their first Holy Communion, a step that nurtured their faith and ensured a solid foundation in Christ.

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Sacramento Congregation on 22nd Dec 2024

Episcopal Visit Sacramento Congregation on 22nd Dec 2024

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Sacramento Congregation First Holy Communion on 25th Dec 2024

Episcopal Visit to Sacramento Congregation and First Holy Communion on 25th Dec 2024

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Silicon Valley Mar Thoma Church

Thirumeni with the First Holy Communicants, Rev. K.M. Varghese and Rev. Jinu John(vicar), at the Silicon Valley Mar Thoma Church.

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Mar Thoma Church Atlanta

First Communicants with Thirumeni 01/26/2025

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Mar Thoma Congregation Nashville TN

First Communicants with Thirumeni & Fr. Bran (Episcopal Church, Nashville)

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We celebrated India's 76" Independence Day on 15'n August 2022. It was not liberation from foreign domination alone that the people of India aspired for during the freedom struggle, but liberation from all kinds of superstition, hunger. and caste discrimination. Under the auspices of the Niranam- Maramon Diocese, we celebrated this year's Independence Day on 15 August in a public meeting organized at Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan Memorial Auditorium. Global citizen Dr. Shashi Tharoor MP attended the program as the chief guest. It was an occasion for reminiscing about India's progress and struggles as well as the pain and suffering that she is experiencing today. The event also helped to bring back to memory the history of India's Christian minority in connection with the freedom struggle and the contributions of the Christian community towards the development of Indian villages.

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Let us thank God for the manifold blessings that we continually receive. I appreciate all parishes for your active participation in the Diocesan activities. We appear to have returned to normalcy, and our parish life is thriving. By God's grace, the Maramon Convention turned out to be a blessed experience. People gathered in large numbers and participated with confidence and in faith, without COVID-19 restrictions. A good number of members from our Diocese attended the convention. Let this spiritual fervor continue to spread In all walks of life. The wellness program and the course on mission and culture are being conducted effectively in the Diocese. I am also happy that the Zonal Center at London was dedicated on March 04, 2023.

Rt Rev Dr.Abraham Mar Paulos

Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa is a distinguished leader, revered orator, and erudite scholar within the Mar Thoma Church. His steadfast commitment to the divine mission and visionary outlook make him a cherished mentor to children and youth of the Mar Thoma Church. Born on August 16, 1953, to Kottayam Manganam Kanjirathara K.C Uthuppu and Sosamma, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa was nurtured in a devout household. His early involvement in the Akhila Kerala Balajanasakhyam, the largest children’s organization in Asia, instilled in him a profound sense of public service and social engagement.

His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan

Mar Theodosius studied at Baselious College, Kottayam (1966) and Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla (1969). After taking a degree in Science he joined Leonard Theological College and took BD Degree in 1972. His ordination as ‘Kasseesa‘ was in the year February 24, 1973.