Thirumeni was born into a Christian family at Valakom, in Kottayam district. Thirumeni had his High School and college education at CMS High School and CMS College, Kottayam. Thirumeni is married to Alice Kochma, a strong woman who supported her husband. Thirumeni graduated from the UC College, Aluva and was appointed as Head Master of the CMS English Middle School, Erumapra. He took his theological degree from Bishop’s College, Calcutta. He won the proficiency prize in all the three years. He also got Bachelor of Divinity degree from Serampore University and the Master of Theology degree from the Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, U.S.A

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Thirumeni was elected as the Clergy Secretary of the Madhya Kerala Diocesan Council for three successive terms (1963-1972) and also served as Secretary of the Diocesan Medical Society and the Secretary of the Board of Pastoral work. As the Principal of the CN Bible School at Tholassery, he educated many young people to be church workers. Later on, many of them were ordained as pastors in the dioceses of South Kerala, Madhya Kerala and East Kerala. In 1981, he was appointed as the Special Officer to form the CSI Diocese of East Kerala. On 5th of January 1984, he was consecrated as the first Bishop of East Kerala Diocese. 

Thirumeni will be forever remembered in all our hearts. His demise is truly a loss for the Church of South India. Our prayers to the family, may the lord give them strength as they grief over their loss. May he rest in peace.