Fr. Dr. Shajan Varghese (Abraham Varghese) is a member of the St. Thomas Catholicate Orthodox Church, Kadapra-Mannar (Niranam Diocese) and a celibate priest serving in the Diocese of Niranam.
Throughout his ministry, Fr. Dr. Shajan Varghese has been uniquely blessed to serve as the Personal Secretary to L.L. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Osthathios Metropolitan of blessed memory.
Educational Qualifications
- Doctor of Theology (D.Th) in Oriental Studies – Pontifical Oriental Institute, Rome (completed under the guidance of Prof. Emidio Vergani)
- Licentiate (L.Th) Degree in Oriental Studies (Liturgy) – Pontifical Oriental Institute, Rome
- Master of Theology (M.Th) in Christian Theology – Senate of Serampore
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Syriac Language and Literature – M.G. University
- Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) – Senate of Serampore
- Graduate in Sacred Theology (GST) – Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – M.G. University
Current Responsibilities
- Faculty and Warden: Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam
- Faculty: Syriac Patristic and Liturgical Texts, Saint Ephrem Ecumenical Research Institute (SEERI), Kottayam
- Vicar: St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, Kavumbhagam, Thiruvalla (Diocese of Niranam)
- Vice President: Orthodox Syrian Sunday School Association, Diocese of Niranam
Pastoral Experience
Fr. Dr. Shajan has faithfully served as a Vicar at various parishes across the Niranam Diocese, including:
- St. George Church, Nedumpuram
- Sleeba Church, Anjilithanam
- St. Gregorios Chapel, Niranam North
- St. Mary's Church, Venpala
- Mar Baselios Church, Vennikulam
Contact Information
Fr. Dr. Shajan Varghese
Bethany Aramana, Bethany Road, Thiruvalla - 689101
Mobile: +91 9495363914
Email: dnshajan@gmail.com