He succeeds bishop Mar Gregory Karotemprel, whose resignation the Pope accepted upon having reached the age limit. (All bishops of local churches, or dioceses, whose wider churches are in communion with the Pope, must submit their resignation for possible acceptance at age 75, though the resignations are usually only accepted later.)
This new bishop takes over from Bishop Mar Gregory Karotemprel, who resigned upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75 set by the Pope. (All bishops of local churches or dioceses, whose wider churches are in communion with the Pope, must submit their resignation at age 75, though resignations are usually only accepted later.)