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Fr. Sebastian Muthuplackal

Fr. Sebastian Muthuplackal

Chairman

Liturgical Theologian | Pastoral Minister | Sacred Music Educator

  • Fr. Sebastian Muthuplackal is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Kanjirapally with over 28 years of pastoral ministry and leadership.

  • He currently serves as the Director of Liturgy & Sacred Music for the Diocese and is a member of the Central Liturgical Commission of the Syro-Malabar Church.

  • He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Liturgical Theology at Paurastya Vidyāpīṭham, Kottayam, with research rooted in Eastern liturgical tradition.

  • Fr. Sebastian holds a postgraduate degree in Syriac Literature from Mahatma Gandhi University, with academic expertise in Eastern Christian texts.

  • He is a Programme Co-ordinator at the Nazrani Research Centre, promoting scholarly engagement with the Syriac Christian heritage of India.

  • As an Associate Professor at Marian College, Kuttikkanam, he teaches theology and contributes actively to higher education.

  • He serves as the Vicar of Edakkunnam Velankanni Matha Church, combining pastoral care with his liturgical and academic responsibilities.

  • Fr. Sebastian is widely respected for his contributions to liturgical formation, sacred music, and historical research within the Syro-Malabar Church.

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