Rev.Fr John Koshy Vaidyan aka Vaidyan Achan was born on May 1st 1950 to Mrs Annamma John and Late Mr. John Vaidyan, Kaduvathottathil, Kottarakara. Achan belongs to the Vaidyan family of Thevalakara . Vaidyan Achan currently resides in Suwanee, GA with his family.

Achan was ordained as a deacon in 1975 and as a priest in 1984 by Late H.H.Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma.Mathews II. Late H.H.Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma.Mathews II who was then known as Coorilos Thirumeni of Kollam Diocese had great influence in Achan’s life as a mentor in his priesthood journey.

Vaidyan Achan assisted church services for almost 14 years in U.A.E including Fujeirah, Khor fakkan and Sharjah.

Vaidyan Achan served as Vicar in various parishes under Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram dioceses in Kerala India. Below are the parishes he served as a Vicar in USA.

1) St Thomas Orthodox Church , Denver CO.

2) St.Thomas Orthodox Church, Hollywood,FL.

3) St.Paul’s Orthodox Church, Dallas, TX.

4) St.Gregorios Orthodox Church, Cleveland, OH.

5) St.Paul’s Orthodox Church,Chattanooga, TN.