Archive · 19 Sep 2025
CSI Malabar Diocese Ordains First Female Deacons, Historic Shift
Two women named Saju Mary and Nimshi David were ordained as deaconesses in the CSI Malabar Diocese, which is like a church group in India.
This means they're now on their way to becoming priests, a role usually held by men.
The ceremony took place at a church in Kozhikode, Kerala.
One of the women is a professor with many degrees, and the other is a philosophy graduate.
This is a big step because it's the first time this has happened in their specific church group, even though other similar groups have allowed women priests before.
Dr. Saju Mary Abraham and Nimshi David were ordained as deaconesses.
The ordination took place at Mananchira Cathedral in Kozhikode.
It is the first time women have been ordained in the CSI Malabar Diocese.
The ceremony signifies a shift in the church's traditions.
After a year of service, the women will be eligible for priesthood.
- Who
- Dr. Saju Mary Abraham and Nimshi David, ordained as deaconesses.
- What
- The CSI Malabar Diocese ordained its first women as deaconesses.
- When
- The ordination ceremony occurred recently.
- Where
- Mananchira Cathedral in Kozhikode, Kerala.
- Why
- To reflect a shift in the church's tradition regarding women in ministry.
- Event
- Ordination of two women as deaconesses
- Location
- Mananchira Cathedral, Kozhikode, Kerala
- Diocese
- CSI Malabar Diocese
- Ordained
- Dr. Saju Mary Abraham & Nimshi David
- Bishop
- Rev. Royce Manoj Victory
- Significance
- First female deacons in the CSI Malabar Diocese