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Crest of the Church of South India, Tiruchirappalli–Thanjavur Diocese
Rev. M. Roy Hessian
Presbyter

Rev. M. Roy Hessian

Bachelor of Arts in Economics · Master of Arts in Economics · Bachelor of Divinity · Master of Theology

Pastoral experience

The road walked

Each pastorate served, in order, with what the ministry there brought about.

  1. 2011-2017

    Adhanur Pastorate - Thanjavur DCC

    Deacon and Presbyter

    construction and dedication of a new church.

  2. 2019 - 2021

    Sirukunra Pastorate - Anaimalai DCC

    PC Chairman in Charge - Additional

  3. 2019-2021

    Sholayar Nagar Pastorate - Anaimalai DCC

    PC Chairman in charge -Additional

  4. 2019- 2022

    Mudis Pastorate - Anaimalai DCC

    PC Chairman

    Renovation of the Church./ Construction of a new parish Hall.

  5. 2019-2022

    Anaimudi Pastorate - Anaimalai DCC

    PC Chairman Incharge - Additional

    Church Renovation at Anaimudi Church.

  6. 2022-2023

    Kumbakonam Pastorate - Thanjavur DCC

    PC Chairman

  7. 2023-2025

    Thalavapalayam Pastorate - Karur DCC

    PC Chairman

  8. 2025 onwards

    St. Andrew's Pastorate -Thanjavur DCC

    PC Chairman

Learning

Degrees

Secular

  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics

    Bishop Heber College / Bharathidasan University · 2000-2003

  • Master of Arts in Economics

    Annamalai University · 2004- 2006

Theological

  • Bachelor of Divinity

    Tamilnadu Theological Seminary- Senate of Serampore university · 2007-2011

    “An alternative approaches to leadership In the light of Jesus life towards the kingdom of God”

  • Master of Theology

    Gurukul Lutheran Theological college - Senate of Serampore University · 2017-2019

    “Theo-Ethical analysis of the Christian Education Syllabus of the Church of South india - Trichy Tanjore Diocese”

For the Diocese and the congregation

Contributions

  • Ecological Concern

    Director · 2026 onwards

    Bishop Heber Higher Secondary School, Teppakulam, and St. Peter’s Higher Secondary School, Thanjavur, received National Green School recognition. Six diocesan students received DST INSPIRE MANAK awards @ Rs. 10000 cash prize for scientific innovation, and many students earned further recognition through science fairs and innovation programmes. 3500 tree saplings planted, bird nest boxes fixed and seed balls were distributed to our clergy and laity and survival monitoring is done. Diocesan administrative and ecological maps have been prepared, vulnerable wetlands have been identified for potential restoration, rainwater harvesting, energy-saving measures, plastic reduction, reusable materials and kitchen gardens have been established.