Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma XX (born Philip Oommen; 27 April 1918 – 5 May 2021) was an Indian prelate who served as Metropolitan of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church from 1999-2007 and Valiya Metropolitan (Metropolitan Emeritus) from 2007 until his death. He was the world's longest serving bishop, serving for . He was addressed and referred to as ''Chrysostom Thirumeni'' or ''Valiya Thirumeni'' after his retirement. He was also a known humorist. He was awarded India's third highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan, in 2018.
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Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma XX (born Philip Oommen; 27 April 1918 – 5 May 2021) was an Indian prelate who served as Metropolitan of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church from 1999-2007 and Valiya Metropolitan (Metropolitan Emeritus) from 2007 until his death. He was the world's longest serving bishop, serving for . He was addressed and referred to as ''Chrysostom Thirumeni'' or ''Valiya Thirumeni'' after his retirement. He was also a known humorist. He was awarded India's third highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan, in 2018.
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