Fr. Sanjeev Mary Offer has been appointed as the Vicar of St Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church, Atlanta by H.G Dr. Zacharias Mar Aprem, Asst. Metropolitan of Diocese of Southwest America with effect from November 15th 2021.
About Vicar
Fr. Sanjeev Mary Offer was born on May 31st, 1963, at Kunnumpurathu House in Kallooppara; Kerala to Late. Mr. K. T. Eapen; a retired Engineer and Mrs: Marykutty Eapen, Achen did school at M.G.D High School Puthusserry and Pre-Degree Studies at B. A. M college Thuruthicadu, Achen obtained his Bachelor of Divinity in Serampore University and Graduate of Sacred Theology from Orthodox Theological Seminary Kottayam. Achen also obtained Bachelor’s degree in History from Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala.
Achen has served the following Dioceses and positions before joining our church on November 15th, 2021. Achen has served Malankara Orthodox Dioceses of Malabar, Niranam, Kandanad West, Kottayam and Nilackal.
2011 – 2016 Achen had served Malankara Orthodox church as a Managing Committee Member
2011 – 2018 Achen was Sunday School Vice: President of Nilackal Diocese.
Achen was also the Gospel Team Member of Nilackal Diocese.
Wife: Elizabeth Mary Offer (Teacher- MD Seminary Higher Secondary School)
Sanjeev Achen and Elizabeth (Jessy) Kochamma has three daughters: Sneha (Husband: Giju, Kids: Johan & George), Sandra (Husband: Kevin) and Swarupa