
Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church Ireland
Patriarchal Vicariate
(UNDER THE HOLY SEE OF ANTIOCH AND ALL THE EAST)
H.G. Dr. Mathews Mor Anthimos

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Born-03 November 1974
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Parents-Mr. C M Joseph & Mrs. Mary Joseph, Chully Family of Alwaye
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Parish Church-St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Thrikkunnath, Aluva (Angamaly diocese, Angamaly Region)
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Education-Master Degree in Economics
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Theological Studies-B.D. from United Theological College, Bangalore
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Doctorate in Theology (D Th) from the Paris Lodron University, Salzburg, Austria in Patristic Theology "Integrity of Creation in the Theology of Ephrem The Syrian, A patristic Eco Theology" from the Salzburg University of Austria
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Korooyo-02 January 2004 (ordained by Catholicos H.B. Baselios Thomas I)
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Kassisso-26 September 2005 (ordained by Catholicos H.B. Baselios Thomas I)
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Ramban-27 December 2011 (by Catholicos H.B. Baselios Thomas I)
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Metropolitan-15 January 2012 (ordained by His Holiness Ignatius Zakka-I Iwas, Patriarch of Antioch & All the East)
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Current Responsibilities-
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Metropolitan of Muvattupuzha region of Angamali diocese & Patriarchal Vicar of UK & Ireland
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Merits
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Doctorate in Theology (D Th) from the Paris Lodron University, Salzburg, Austria in Patristic Theology – “Integrity of Creation in the Theology of Ephrem the Syrian. A Patristic Eco-theology” – guided by the Head of the Department of Biblical Studies and Ecclesiastical History Univ. Prof. Dr. Dietmar W. Winkler.
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Certificate in German Language from Ostkirchliches Institut, Regensburg, Germany.
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BD (Bachelor of Divinty) from The United Theological College, (UTC) Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
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MA Economics from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
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BA Economics from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
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Matriculation from Vidyadhi Raja Vidya Bhavan Higher Secondary School, Aluva, Kerala, India.
Languages Known
Malayalam, English, Hindi, German, Syriac, Hebrew, Greek, Arabic, Sanskrit
Languages Speak
Malayalam, English, German
Assignments
Ecclesial
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Vicar of St Marys Marygiri Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, South Vazhakkualam (December 2011)
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Priest Vice-president of Akhila Malankara Jacobite Syrian Youth Association (November 2011 – December 2011)
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MSOT Seminary Professor – Dept. of Theology (June 2011 – )
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Hostel Warden of MSOT Seminary, Vettickkal (June 2011 – December 2011)
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Vicar of St. Athanasius Patriarchal Cathedral, Puthencruz (April 2011 – December 2011)
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Vicar of St. Marys Syrian Orthodox Church, Switzerland (December 2005 – January 2011)
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Vice-president of Morth Mariyam Vanithasamajam, MSOC Middle Euorpe Region (September 2009 – January 2012)
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Vice-president of MSOC Middle Europe Region Council (June 2008 – January 2012)
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Vice-president of MSOC Europe Council (December 2005 – June 2008).
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Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary (MSOT), Vettickal, Kerala, India in various capacities as Tutor, Library and Field Education-in-charges (June 2004 – September 2005).
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Secretary of St. Marys Syrian Jacobite Sunday School, Aluva (1994-2000).
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Treasurer of Mor Athanasius Youth Association, Aluva (1995-1999).
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Mor Athanasius Singers, Aluva, Member (1995- ).
Societal
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Vox Dei, Aluva, Ecumenical Choir Member (2004- ).
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Vice-Chairperson of YMCA Ernakulam Sub-region, Kerala Chapter (1997).
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President, Treasurer of Uni-Y Aluva, University wing of Aluva YMCA (1995 – 1996).
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President of Hi-Y Aluva, High School wing of Aluva YMCA (1990).
Literary Corpus
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“Women in the Church”. A ‘Renewal’ Perspective from St. Ephrem the Syrian. (Hekamtho 2011-2012, Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary Magazine, MSOT Seminary, Vettickal).
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The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it (Psalms 24:1): An Eco-theological Perspective (Malayalam). (Holy Chrism 2011. St. George Jacobite Syrian Church, Kutta, Kerala).
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Jesus Christ as Medicine of Life. A St. Ephrem Christological Perspective. (Silver Jubilee Souvenir 2009. Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church, United Kingdom).
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Ephräm der Syrer. Patron der Öko-theologie (German). (Souvenir 2009, St. Marys Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church Vienna, Austria).
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Kerala Model Economy. A Green Economic Perspective (Malayalam). (Samasya 2008, Kerala Cultural Society Publication, Vienna, Austria).
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The Passion of Christ. God’s Love for the Household. (Shroro, SOC Digest April 2007, Internet Publication).
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Theology of Music. (Hekamtho 2006, Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary Magazine, MSOT Seminary, Vettickal).
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Oikonomia Tou Theou. A Paradigm for Market Economy. (Hekamtho 2005, Malankara Syrian Orthodox Theological Seminary Magazine, MSOT Seminary, Vettickal).
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Lent/Fasting. A Syrian Orthodox Ethical Perspective (Malayalam). (Smaranika. Sleeba Mor Osthathios Memorial Charity Mission, Ernakulam, Kerala, India).
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India Shining. A Selling Cost in Shattered Hopes. (Sapplings 2003-2004, The United Theological College Magazine, Bangalore).
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Integrity of Creation in the Theology of Ephrem the Syrian: A Patristic Eco-theology (Doctoral Dissertation submitted to Paris Lodron University, Salzburg, Austria).
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Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) on the Products and Processes of the Pharmaceutical Industries. A Christian Ethical Critique. (BD Thesis submitted to The United Theological College, Bangalore, India).
Music Compositions
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Voice of Christmas CD 2011
(Released by Vox Dei, Aluva)
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The Lord Reigns CD 2004
(Released by Vox Dei, Aluva)
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Sathya Viswasasamrakshakan CD/Cassettes 2003
(Released by Mor Athanasius Singers, Aluva)