Thomas Tharayil

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.

Early life Thomas Tharayil, born on 2 February 1972,

He joined the minor seminary of Changanacherry Archeparchy, St Thomas Minor Seminary, Kurichy, for priestly formation. He completed his philosophical and theological studies in St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor.

Auxiliary bishop The synod of bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church, held at Kakkanad Mount St Thomas, elected Fr Thomas Tharayil (Tomy) as auxiliary bishop of the Changanassery archdiocese Archbishop Soosa Pakiam said that in the last five years, the government has not distributed its promised aid to over 3,000 teachers in Catholic schools.

Metropolitan Archbishop On the Third Session of the Thirty-Second Synod of Bishops, Tharayil was elected Archbishop. On 30 August 2024, Raphael Thattil announced the election of Tharayil as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Changanacherry succeeding Mar Joseph Perumthottam. Tharayil was enthroned on 31 October 2024 at St. Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, Changanassery (Vallya Palli).