Diocesan Council

Council of Nicea Every Diocese of the Malankara Church has a Diocesan Council. The Diocesan Council consists of two priests, and four laymen who are elected by the Diocesan Assembly, along with the Diocesan Secretary. The term of their office is five years. The Diocesan Secretary, who also functions as the secretary of the Diocesan Assembly, is also the secretary to the Diocesan Council. The Diocesan Metropolitan convenes the Council and presides over the council meeting. The Diocesan Council meets at least twice a year and prepares the budget for the Diocese.

Board of Trustees of the Northeast American Diocese


  • His Grace Mathews Mar Barnabas


  • Rev. Fr. John Thomas - Diocesan Secretary


  • Mr. Roy Ennacheril - Lay Trustee

Northeast American Diocesan Council Members


  • Very Rev. Dr. P. S. Samuel Chor Episcopos


  • Very Rev. K. Mathai Chor Episcopos


  • Mr. John Isaac


  • Mr. Paul Karukapalli


  • Mr. Sunil Kurian, Esq.


  • Raju Philip