K. P. Yohannan
Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan I | |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan of the Believers Eastern Church | |
| Native name | Yohannan Kadippiaril Punnose |
| Church | Believers Eastern Church |
| Predecessor | position established |
| Successor | Samuel Theophilus |
| Orders | |
| Rank | Metropolitan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 March 1950 Kerala, India |
| Died | 8 May 2024 (aged 74) Wills Point, Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Believers Eastern Church |
| Spouse | Gisela Punnose |
| Children | Daniel Sarah |
| Occupation | Metropolitan Bishop of Believers Eastern Church |
| Alma mater | Criswell College |
Athanasius Yohan I (born K. P. Yohannan; 8 March 1950 – 8 May 2024) was a Mar Thoma turned Baptist turned Pentecostal Christian in India and later embraced a spirituality similar to the Eastern Orthodox tradition. He was the founder and president of GFA World formerly known as Gospel for Asia, a large non-profit missions organisation with a focus on India and Asia. He was also the founding Metropolitan Bishop of Believers Eastern Church (formerly Believers Church) with the religious title and name of Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan I. Yohannan had been airing Athmeeya Yathra radio program since the 1980s, which also was transcribed into over 200 books on Christian living.