Kurian Peter was consecrated as the Bishop of the Cochin Diocese of the Church of South India (CSI) at a function held on Friday at the Immanuel CSI Cathedral here.

CSI moderator K. Reuben Mark was the chief celebrant at the function. CSI general secretary C. Fernandas Rathina Raja, treasurer B. Vimal Sukumar, other bishops, officers of the diocese, presbyters, evangelists, Synod directors, and members of the congregation were present.