Our Vicars
Rev. Fr. Mobin Varghese
Rev. Fr. Mobin Varghese is our vicar from July 2024 to till date.
Rev. Fr. Ranju K Skaria
Rev. Fr. Ranju K Skaria was our vicar for our parish from Nov 2023 to July 2024.
Rev. Fr. Ranju K. Skaria Son of Mr. and Mrs. K.A. Skaria, Kizhakayil House, Pampady, Kottayam
Born and brought up in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Home Parish: St. John’s Orthodox Church, South Pampady, Kottayam
Rev. Fr. Ranju K. Skaria holds Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, and Economics and Bachelors of Education from Barkatullah University, Bhopal, and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Essex, UK. His theological education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Sacred Theology from St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur, and a Bachelor of Divinity from Serampore University.
Ordained as a priest in 2011 by H.G. Dr. Joseph Mar Dionysius, the Metropolitan of Calcutta Diocese, Rev. Fr. Ranju K. Skaria has since served in various parishes, including Hoshangabad, Dhanpuri, Jabalpur, and Itarsi. In addition to his pastoral roles, he has been actively involved in educational and social service initiatives. He served as Project Manager for the Abhaya Niketan Makodia Mission in Itarsi and held leadership roles as Principal and Vice President in schools across Makodia, Dhanpuri, Jabalpur, and Itarsi.
Rev. Fr. Ranju K. Skaria continues to serve with dedication, bringing compassion and commitment to his pastoral duties and as a Social worker in Children services with Cardiff Council, Wales..
Rev. Fr. Josen John
Rev. Fr. Josen John was our vicar from 2020 to Oct 2023.
He was born as the youngest son of Mr. And Mrs. N.G John, Nannattuvadakkathil, Pandalam. His home parish is Mar Bursoumas Orthodox Church, Attuva of Chenganur Diocese.
He holds a Degree in Psychology from MG University & a Masters in Psychology from Durg University. For his theological studies he finished his graduation in sacred Theology ( Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam) & Bachelor of Divinity (Serampore University).
He was ordained as a priest in the year 2015 by H.G. Dr. Joseph Mar Dionysius of Calcutta diocese. He has served in Bhilai, Rewa, and Satna Churches of Calcutta Diocese in India, before he came to UK to join us as our Vicar.
Rev. Fr. Robin Varghese
Fr Robin Varghese was vicar for our parish for 2020.
Rev. Fr. Varghese John
Fr Varghese John was vicar for our parish from 2017 to 2020.
Rev. Fr. Josey John
Fr Josey John was vicar for our parish for 2017.
Rev. Fr. Anish Jacob Varghese
Rev. Fr. Anish was vicar for our parish from 2014 till 2016.
He hails from St. George Orthodox Syrian Church, Borivili, Mumbai. After finishing his studies with MA in Sociology, he started his theological studies at St. Thomas Orthodox Seminary, Nagpur in India and is currently a PhD Fellow at SHUATS, Allahabad.
He has served as vicars in many Churches in India & UK. He is a Member of Executive committee at National Ecumenical Forum on Gender Studies and Gender Equality. He is also a consultant to the National Council of churches in India (ESHA team).
Rev. Fr. Mathew Abraham
Rev. Fr. Mathew Abraham Palathinkal was the Vicar for our church from 2009 to 2014.
He was born as the youngest son of Mr Abraham Mathew and Mrs Rachel Mathew. After completing his postgraduate degree in mathematics, he joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam and completed his theological studies and graduated from Serampore University. If you are in the market for superclone Replica Rolex , Super Clone Rolex is the place to go! The largest collection of fake Rolex watches online!
After the completion of his theological studies, he was elevated to the priesthood by
H.G late Philippose Mar Eusebius of Thumpamon Diocese. Since then he has
served in various parishes as a vicar and worked as a secondary school
teacher.
In 2009, he moved to the UK and served in different parishes as well as holding responsibilities of spiritual organisations like Divyabodhanam, Akhila Malankara Shrusha Sangam and is currently the vice president of Campus ministry and Swanthanam (Prayer Ministry for the sick). To date, he has served as a vicar in 17 churches both in India and the UK.
