Kottayam, Kerala: Bishop Thomas K Oommen was elected as the Moderator of the Church of South India (CSI) on Saturday. He was elected on the first day of the 35th Synod of the CSI being held at the CSI retreat centre.

The Bishop Council of the CSI which was held prior to the elections had recommended the name of Thomas K Oommen for the supreme post of the church. He will assume office of the Moderator at a function here on Tuesday.