The Right Reverend S. Christopher Vijayan | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Kanyakumari | |
| Church | Church of South India |
| Diocese | Kanyakumari |
| In office | 2025–present |
| Predecessor | AR Chelliah |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 29 August 1999 |
| Consecration | 7 December 2025 by K. Reuben Mark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1968 Maruthancode, Kanyakumari district |
| Previous post(s) | District Minister, CSI Church, Neyyoor |
Selvamony Christopher Vijayan (born 25 July 1968) is an Indian Protestant bishop. He has served as the seventh Bishop of Kanyakumari in the Church of South India since 7 December 2025.[1]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Vijayan was born on 25 July 1968 to G. Selvamony and V. Esther in Maruthancode, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. He was raised in the Christian faith.
He completed a Bachelor of Arts at Madurai Kamaraj University, a Bachelor of Theology (B.Th) at Gurukul Lutheran Theological College, Chennai, and a Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) and Master of Theology (M.Th) at Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary, Madurai. He subsequently completed a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) at Serampore University, with a thesis on revamping the health and educational activities of the Christu Kula Ashram, Thirupatur, under the supervision of M. Peter Singh of Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary.
He is married to Seline Netto.
Career[edit | edit source]
Vijayan was ordained as a presbyter on 29 August 1999. He served at St. Peter's Church before completing a training and exposure programme organised by USPG, London. He was subsequently placed as presbyter at Liberty CSI Church, Kadamalaikuntu.
During his early ministry he published a short biography of Bishop V. S. Azariah in Tamil. In 2003, he pursued an M.Th in the History of Christianity at Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary, Madurai. Following this, he was appointed Director of Communications in the Kanyakumari Diocese, contributing to diocesan publications.
He later served as presbyter at the CSI Church in Muhilankuzhi and as Correspondent of the CSI VV Teacher Training Institute. He was then appointed Director of Mission and Evangelism at the CSI Synod.[2]
He subsequently served as General Secretary of the National Missionary Society of India (NMSI), providing leadership in national-level mission programmes.[3][4][5] He later served as District Minister at CSI Church, Neyyoor.
He was consecrated as Bishop of Kanyakumari on 7 December 2025 by the Most Reverend K. Reuben Mark, Moderator of the Church of South India, succeeding AR Chelliah, whose term ended on 7 July 2025.[6][7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Diocese of Kanyakumari". Anglican Communion. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ↑ "South India's missionaries gather for training". Anglican News. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
- ↑ "CSI Mission Directors and Board Members Meet 2018". CSI Synod. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
- ↑ "National Missionary Society of India: An Introduction". YouTube. 22 September 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
- ↑ "Fact Check: No, Christian missionary has NOT occupied Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu". NewsMeter. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
- ↑ "CSI Synod: Bishop of Kanyakumari". Archived from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ↑ "CSI General Synod Likely to Be Held in Bengaluru in Mid January". Anglican Ink. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
External links[edit | edit source]
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