Isaac Cleemis
Major Archbishop and Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church
1960 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Major Archbishop and Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church
Born
May 25, 1960
Age
~66 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, transitional deacon
IndiaBorn in Tiruvalla
1960
Born in Tiruvalla (1960-05-25)
2001
Positiontitular bishop
2001
Positionauxiliary bishop
2003
Positiondiocesan bishop (2003–2006)
2006
PositionCatholic archbishop
2012
Positioncardinal priest
Present
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Baselios Cleemis is the current Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. He was made a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012.
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Who is Isaac Cleemis?+
Baselios Cleemis is the current Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. He was made a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012.
What does the name Isaac mean?+
The name Isaac means "Isaac (Biblical figure). Etymology: From Ysaac, from Isaac, from Ἰσαάκ, from tr=Yiṣḥāq. Explained in Genesis as referring to his mother Sarah’s laughing when she was told she would have a son at her old age. The verb is masculine, however, perhaps due to its use as a boy’s name.". It is of English origin.
When was Isaac Cleemis born?+
Isaac Cleemis was born on May 25, 1960.
Name Meaning
Isaac (Biblical figure). Etymology: From Ysaac, from Isaac, from Ἰσαάκ, from tr=Yiṣḥāq. Explained in Genesis as referring to his mother Sarah’s laughing when she was told she would have a son at her old age. The verb is masculine, however, perhaps due to its use as a boy’s name.
The name Isaac is of English origin, meaning "Isaac (Biblical figure). Etymology: From Ysaac, from Isaac, from Ἰσαάκ, from tr=Yiṣḥāq. Explained in Genesis as referring to his mother Sarah’s laughing when she was told she would have a son at her old age. The verb is masculine, however, perhaps due to its use as a boy’s name.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Isaac — May 25, 1960
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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