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Theo Institute of Eastern Studies has been established by Bombay Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church to help appreciate the growing need of communal harmony and mutual respect of Eastern Spirituality.
THEO, the Greek word for "GOD", is inspired from the name of LL H.G. Dr. Philipos Mar Theophilus - our guiding light. TIES is a centre of minds, to find love of God and be loved thus spreading the understanding, as shown to us by our beloved Mar Theophilus (Theophilus means, "Loved by GOD").
Our Inspiration and Guiding Light
Late Lamented H.G. Dr. Philipos Mar Theophilus
Ambassador of Malankara Orthodox Church & Metropolitan of Bombay Diocese (1979 - 1997)
A scholar and visionary, His Grace Mar Theophilus, an alumni of prestigious Harvard University (Doctors in Divinity), was passionate of Youth and their development. His Grace completed his B.A degree from Maharaja's college and M.A from St. Augustine of Canterbury, England. Dn. Philipos continued with Masters in Theology from Cardiff University, UK. On February 1st 1979, H G took charge of Bombay Diocese, establishing the current headquarter at Vashi... and rightly today we remember Thirumeni as the Architect of Bombay Diocese... continuing to inspire us evermore.
Our Patron
H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III
Catholicos of the East & Malankara Metropolitan
His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III was enthroned as the Catholicos of the East & Malankara Metropolitan (the Supreme Head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church of India) on Friday, 15th October 2021. His Holiness is the 92nd Primate on the Apostolic Throne of St. Thomas.
Shepherd of Bombay Diocese
H.G. Geevarghese Mar Coorlios
Metropolitan Diocese of Bombay
His Grace Geevarghese Mar Coorilos harbours the vision to create a caring, sharing and loving community of individuals, rooted in the love of God and having a zest for serving its neighbours. TIES Mumbai is a small step towards fulfilling this vision and honouring the memory of his mentor and predecessor, LL H.G. Dr. Philipos Mar Theophilus.
