The Rev. Biju Pulikottil Simon was born in Thrissur, India and grew up in Dallas, TX. Achen’s parents are Mr. Pavoo P. Simon & Mrs. Alice C. Chummar. Achen is married to Mereen kochamma, who is from Chengannur, Kerala. Kochamma’s parents are Dr. George Zachariah and Mrs. Mary Mathew. Achen and Kochamma are blessed with two children, Jeevan (High School) and Eben (Middle School).
Holy Ordination:
| Ordained as | Year |
|---|---|
| Priest | May 5th 2007 |
| Deacon | March 3rd 2007 |
Parishes served:
| Years | Parishes |
|---|---|
| 2021 – Present | Mar Thoma Church, Philadelphia |
| 2017 – 2021 | a. Austin Mar Thoma Church, TX b. Rio Grande Valley Mar Thoma Congregation, TX c. San Antonio Mar Thoma Congregation, TX |
| 2014 – 2017 | a. San Francisco Mar Thoma Church- CA b. Silicon Valley Mar Thoma Church- CA c. Sacramento Mar Thoma Congregation, CA |
| 2012 – 2014 | Chicago Mar Thoma Church, IL |
| 2008 – 2012 | Youth Chaplain – Northeast Region of the Diocese (NY& MA) |
| 2007 – 2008 | Kattakampal Carmel MTC, Thirur MTC, Kannur Immanuel MTC (Kunnamkulam – Malabar Diocese, India) |
Education:
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – University of North Texas
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.) – Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, IL (2006)
- Further Studies: Mar Thoma Theological Seminary, Kottayam, India (2006-07)
- Master of Arts (M.A) – Mental Health Clinical Counseling – Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest, Austin, TX (2020) & NCC- Certification
Special ministry assignments:
- Diocesan Youth Fellowship Council Vice President (2011-2014)
- Diocesan Council for the term (2014-17)
- Mexico Mission visiting clergy (2017 – 2019)
- Diocesan Mar Thoma Mission Board member (2020-2023)
- 34th Diocesan Family Conference Vice President (2023)
- Diocesan Sunday School Vice President (2023)
- Southeast Regional Activity Committee (RAC) Vice President (2023- Present)
Contact info:
Phone : 1 (215) 510 – 1601