Bishops of the Diocese
Seven episcopates, from the Diocese's constitution in 1947 to the present.
Seven Bishops since 1947
Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Samuel Rajadurai
Balancing Scripture and the Constitution to Connect Faith With Social Justice
The seventh Bishop of the Tiruchirappalli–Thanjavur Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Samuel Rajadurai was consecrated on 6 December 2025 at St. Luke’s Church, Tiruchirappalli.
His episcopate affirms three major things:
Revival of Christian faith and works rooted in faith.
In managing the providence for the people, to do mercy and justice to the marginalised.
To conduct the financial affairs of God’s household with integrity and faithfulness.
Though the challenges are many, the Diocese continues its journey of faith by the grace and providence of our faithful Saviour, Jesus Christ!
Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Samuel Rajadurai
His path from field worker to Bishop, and his books and articles.