Enthronement of His Holiness Moran Mor Samuel Theophilus Metropolitan

At 8 am this morning, the Enthronement ceremony of the new Metropolitan of the church took place along with a hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the St. Thomas Cathedral in the church’s headquarters. The historic service was celebrated by Archbishop John Mor Irenaeus of Delhi and concelebrated by the council of bishops.

In the presence of the people of God, the council of bishops invoked the grace of the Holy Spirit and enthroned the Metropolitan Elect Dr Samuel Mor Theophilus of Chennai as the Metropolitan of the Believers Eastern Church. HG John Mor Irenaeus then declared the Metropolitan’s new name in accordance with ecclesiastical tradition – the servant of God His Holiness Moran Mor Samuel Theophilus Metropolitan. The council of Bishops and the entire church then loudly proclaimed ‘Axios’ three times, declaring their acceptance and gratitude to the Holy Trinity for the newly enthroned Metropolitan.

His Holiness Moran Mor Samuel Theophilus Metropolitan then addressed the congregation, thanking them for their trust in him and requested their continued prayers so that he would be able to lead the church in obedience to God and the vision of his predecessor Metropolitan Athanasius Yohan I of blessed memory.

The service was live streamed and the video footage is available below.