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{{Infobox Christian leader
| honorific-prefix = [[His Grace]] [[the Most Reverend]] Aboon
| name = Joseph Mar Thoma
| title = Of the Apostolic See of St.Thomas
| image = Joseph Mar Thoma metropolitan Photo New.jpg
| caption =
| diocese =
| church = [[Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church]]
| enthroned = 2 October 2007
| predecessor = [[Philipose Mar Chrysostom]] Marthoma Valiya Metropolitan
| ordination = 18 October 1957
| consecration = 8 February 1975
| birth_name = P. T. Joseph
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1931|6|27}}
| birth_place = [[Maramon]], [[Pathanamthitta district|Pathanamthitta]], [[Travancore]], [[British Raj]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|2020|10|18|1931|6|27|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Thiruvalla]], [[Kerala]]
| buried = Syrian Christian Seminary, [[Thiruvalla]]
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| signature =
| honorific_suffix = Mar Thoma XXI, Mar Thoma Metropolitan
| successor = [[Theodosius Mar Thoma]]
| type = Metropolitan
}}
'''Joseph Mar Thoma''' (27 June 1931 – 18 October 2020) ({{lang-syr|ܡܺܝܛܪܳܦܽܠܶܝܬܳܐ ܕܟܽܘܪܣܝܳܐ ܫܠܺܝܚܳܝܳܐ ܕܡܰܠܰܒܰܪ ܐܰܒܽܘܢ ܝܰܘܣܶܝܦ ܡܳܪܝ̱ ܬܳܐܘܡܳܐ܀}}){{citation needed|date=October 2020}} was the 21st Marthoma Metropolitan<ref name=TOI_Oct18>{{cite news|title=Kerala: Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan, head of Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, dies aged 89 – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-joseph-mar-thoma-metropolitan-head-of-malankara-mar-thoma-syrian-church-dies-aged-89/articleshow/78728980.cms|accessdate=14 November 2020|work=Times of India|date=18 October 2020}}</ref> and primate of the [[Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church|Mar Thoma Syrian Church]] headquartered in [[Kerala]], India.


'''Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan''' (27 June 1931 – 18 October 2020) (Syriac:ܡܺܝܛܪܳܦܽܠܶܝܬܳܐ ܕܟܽܘܪܣܝܳܐ ܫܠܺܝܚܳܝܳܐ ܕܡܰܠܰܒܰܪ ܐܰܒܽܘܢ ܝܰܘܣܶܝܦ ܡܳܪܝ̱ ܬܳܐܘܡܳܐ܀) was an Indian religious prelate. He was the 21st Marthoma Metropolitan and primate of the [[Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church|Mar Thoma Syrian Church]] headquartered in [[Kerala]], India. He was born in [[Maramon]], [[British Raj]]. He was the President of the [[National Council of Churches]] in India, Senior President of CCA, and the chairman of CASA.
==Early days==


Thoma died on 18 October 2020 in [[Thiruvalla]], [[Kerala]] from [[pancreatic cancer]], aged 89.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-condoles-demise-of-dr-joseph-mar-thoma/articleshow/78728373.cms PM Modi condoles demise of Dr Joseph Mar Thoma]</ref>
===Palakunnathu family===
In the seventeenth century Kerala, a member of the Panamkuzhy house of Kuruvalingadu, Kuruvilla came and settled in [[Kozhencherry]] on the banks of river Pampa. Later he and his three sons moved to [[Maramon]], and lived at Chackkalyil, on the other side of the river. The second son's second son in that family, Mathen moved to a nearby house at Palakunnathu. He had six sons and a daughter. The daughter was married to Mallapally Pavoothikunnel family and the first four sons moved to Themoottil, Neduvelil ([[Kozhenchery]]), Periyilel, and Punamadom (Othera). The fifth son was a celibate priest (sanyasi achen). As was the custom, the youngest son Mathew lived at Palakunnathu family house and married Pandanattu Mullasseril Mariamma. (This house still exists). [[Abraham Malpan]], a leader of reformation in Malankara church was the second son of Mathew and Mariamma. [[Mar Thoma XIII]] was his [[Nepotism|nephew]], his older brother's son. [[Thomas Mar Athanasius Metropolitan]] (Mar Thoma XIV) and Titus I Mar Thoma Metropolitan (Mar Thoma XV) were the sons of [[Abraham Malpan]].
 
A number of other [[Malankara Church]] and [[Marthoma Church]] leaders were also born in this family.[[Abraham Malpan]], [[Mathews Mar Athanasius Metropolitan]] (Mar Thoma XIII), [[Thomas Mar Athanasius Metropolitan]] (Mar Thoma XIV)  and [[Titus II Mar Thoma]] were from this family. Joseph Mar Thoma (Mar Thoma XXI), is also from this family.<ref>Cherian Cherian. [[Maramon]] Pakalomattom Chackalyil Kudumba Charitram - 1958. (Family History of [[Maramon]] Pakalomattom Chackalyil).</ref><ref>N. M. Mathew, The Palakunnathu Family - 2003.</ref>
 
===Early life===
P.T. Joseph was born on 27 June 1931, as the son of Palakunnathu T. Lukose of [[Maramon]] Palakunnathu Kadon House and Mariamma, of [[Nedumpriyattu, Maramon ]] Puthoor House.
 
After his education at Maramon and [[Kozhencherry]], he joined [[Union Christian College Aluva|Union Christian College, Aluva]] where he played for the college basketball team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://marthoma.in/bishop/his-grace-the-metropolitan/|title=His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan – Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church}}</ref>
 
==Ordination==
Joseph always wanted an academic career, but when he was called to take up theological studies he readily accepted it. So, in 1954, he joined the [[United Theological College (Bangalore)|United Theological College]], [[Bangalore]], Karnataka, India and obtained a [[Bachelor of Divinity]] degree.
 
He was ordained as [[deacon]] of the Mar Thoma Church on 29 June 1957, and ''kasseessa'' (priest) on 18 October 1957. He then continued his studies at the Protestant Episcopal Seminary in Virginia, United States. From there he went to Canterbury and Oxford in England and obtained [[Master of Divinity]] (M.Div.) and [[Master of Sacred Theology]] (STM) degrees. He was later awarded an honorary [[Doctor of Divinity]] degree by the Virginia Seminary where he studied.
 
==Consecration==
Realizing the need for more bishops for the [[Mar Thoma Church]], the Church Mandalam (representative assembly) in 1974, decided to consecrate two more bishops. The Rev. P.T. Joseph was one of those who were selected. He was ordained as Ramban on 11 January 1975.
 
===Episcopa===
On 8 February 1975, [[Juhanon Mar Thoma]], Metropolitan, assisted by the other bishops of the church ordained the Rev. P.T. Joseph and was given the episcopal title of Joseph Mar Irenaeus. Rev. V.T. Koshy, [[Easow Mar Timotheos]], was also ordained on the same day.
 
===Suffragan metropolitan===
He was designated as suffragan metropolitan on 15 March 1999, when [[Philipose Mar Chrysostom]], the suffragan metropolitan, was designated as the officiating metropolitan.
 
==Metropolitan==
 
===Malankara throne===
[[Image:malankarathrone.jpg|thumbnail|200px|Malankara Throne]]
After the swearing-in of 1653 it became necessary to appoint a bishop. For this purpose, a special chair was made and [[Mar Thoma I]] the first bishop of Malankara Church was enthroned. This throne, used for the consecration of Mar Thoma I, is in the possession of the Mar Thoma Church and is kept at [[Tiruvalla]]. It has been used in the installation of every Mar Thoma metropolitan to this day so that the continuity of the throne of Mar Thoma is ensured. This was the throne used for the consecration of Mar Thoma XXI, Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan.
 
===Enthronement===
Joseph Mar Irenaeus was installed as Mar Thoma XXI [[Metropolitan bishop|Metropolitan]] on 2 October 2007 when the 20th Mar Thoma, [[Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma|Philipose Mar Chrysostom]] expressed his desire to transfer responsibilities of the church to his successor due to old age and deteriorating health. He continued as 'Valiya Metropolitan' or Metropolitan Emeritus.
 
[[File:Most. Revd. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma and Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom with Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II.jpg|thumbnail|Most. Revd. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma and Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom with Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II]]
 
==Contributions==
 
He was the President of the [[National Council of Churches]] in India, Senior President of CCA, and the chairman of CASA.
 
His activities included sanctions of building many socio-spiritual centers with  monuments, like Tharangam - Mission Action Centre, which can also be used as the secondary venue for diocese activities which were before held adjacent to the spacious building near the Bishop House.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cmdiocese.marthoma.in/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset%3D1%26id%3D7 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-08-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110818/http://cmdiocese.marthoma.in/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=7 |archivedate= 4 March 2016 }}</ref>
 
Introduction of music and other attractive worship styles to target the younger generation (via DSMC studio, Blogs, Camps).
 
Joseph Mar Thoma advocated protecting the environment. He has warned that atrocities to nature are suicidal and has urged people to take remedial measures by adopting responsible [[green conservatism]]. He also personally campaigned for the protection of [[Pampa River]] on whose bed the famed Maramon Convention is hosted.
 
==Ordination dates==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|Ordained as deacon:  29 June 1957
|-
|Ordained as ''kasseessa'':  18 October 1957
|-
|Ordained as ''ramban'':  11 January 1975
|-
|Consecrated as ''episcopa'':  8 February 1975
|-
|Designated as suffragan metropolitan:  15 March 1999
|-
|Installed as metropolitan:  2 October 2007
|}
 
==Succession==
{{s-start}}
{{s-bef
| before = [[Philipose Chrysostom]] Marthoma
(Mar Thoma XX)
}}
{{s-ttl
| title = Metropolitan of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church (Mar Thoma XXI)
| years = 2007–2020
}}
{{s-aft
| after = [[Theodosius Mar Thoma]] (Mar Thoma XXII)
}}
{{s-end}}
 
==Death==
Joseph Mar Thoma died on 18 October 2020 at 2:38 AM as a result of [[pancreatic cancer]].<ref>{{cite news | url = https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=414962&u=dr-joseph-marthoma-metropolitan-dies-at-90 | title = Dr Joseph Marthoma Metropolitan dies at 90 | date = 18 October 2020 | newspaper = [[Kerala Kaumudi]] | via = Kerala Kaumudi Online (keralakaumudi.com) | location = [[Thiruvalla]]}}</ref>
 
==See also==
* [[Throne of St. Thomas]]
* [[Syrian Malabar Nasrani]]
* [[Saint Thomas Christians]]
* [[Christianity in India]]
* [[List of Syrian Malabar Nasranis]]


==References==
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==Further reading==
* Mathew, N. M. ''Malankara Marthoma Sabha Charitram'' (History of the Marthoma Church), Volume 1 (2006), Volume II (2007), Volume III (2008). Pub. E.J. Institute, Thiruvalla.


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