Thomas Tharayil (archbishop of Changanassery)
Thomas Tharayil ܬܐܘܡܐ ܬܪܝܠ | |
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| Metropolitan Archbishop of Changanacherry | |
| Archdiocese | Syro-Malabar Catholic Archeparchy of Changanacherry |
| Appointed | 30 August 2024 |
| Installed | 31 October 2024 |
| Predecessor | Joseph Perumthottam |
| Other post(s) | Chairman of the Syro-Malabar Commission for Media |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1 January 2000 |
| Consecration | 23 April 2017 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tomy 2 February 1972 |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Residence | Archbishop's House, Changanassery |
| Parents | T.J.Joseph and Mariamma |
| Alma mater | SB College Changansserry |
Mar Thomas Tharayil (born 2 February 1972) is the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Syro Malabar Archeparchy of Changanssery from 31 October 2024.
He was the auxiliary bishop of Syro-Malabar Archeparchy of Changanacherry from 23 April 2017 until his installation as archbishop.
On 30 August 2024, Raphael Thattil announced the election of Tharayil as the Archbishop of Changanacherry succeeding Joseph Perumthottam. He was enthroned as the Metropolitan of Archeparchy of Changanassery on 31 October 2024 in St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral Church, Changanassery.