The Rt. Rev. V. Pathmathayalan, Bishop of JDCSI, extends his warm and heartfelt congratulations to the newly consecrated Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Samuel Rajadurai. He joyfully prays that God’s abundant wisdom and grace will guide the new Bishop of the Trichy–Tanjore Diocese in every step of his episcopal ministry. Bishop Pathmathayalan assures his continued prayers, fellowship, and support as Bishop Rajadurai begins this blessed journey of service in the mission of Christ and His Church.
The JDCSI family extends its heartfelt congratulations and warm blessings to the Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Samuel Rajadurai, who has been joyfully consecrated as the Seventh Bishop of the CSI Trichy–Tanjore Diocese.
The solemn and historic Service of Consecration and Installation was held at 3:30 PM on Saturday, 06 December 2025, at CSI St. Luke’s Church, Bishop Heber College, Trichy. The service overflowed with grace, dignity, and spiritual richness as clergy, leaders, and faithful from across dioceses gathered in joyful fellowship.
The worship was led by the Most Rev. Dr. K. Reuben Mark, Moderator of the Church of South India, who served as the chief celebrant. The General Secretary, Adv. C. Fernandas Rathina Raja, and the Hon. Treasurer, Prof. Dr. B. Vimal Sukumar (in absentia), joined in celebrating this momentous occasion.
The liturgy was richly blessed through the participation of bishops from CSI dioceses, ecumenical partners, retired bishops, clergy, lay leaders, and a vast congregation of believers.
May God’s abundant grace guide him as he shepherds the Diocese of Trichy–Tanjore with wisdom, humility, and Christ-like love. We assure him of our continuous prayers and warm support as he steps into this sacred calling.
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.” — Numbers 6:24–25
