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| Metropolitan Archdiocese of Trivandrum |
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| The first
Archdiocese of Malankara Catholic Community came in to existence on
11 June 1932, and his Grace Most Rev. Mar Ivanios was enthroned as
the Metropolitan Archbishop and hierarchical head. He was followed
by His Grace Benedict Mar Gregorious who served for 41-years
gloriously. After his demise His Grace Most Rev. Cyril Mar Baselios
was appointed as Metropolitan Archbishop. |
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| Archdiocese of Thiruvalla |
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| The Diocese of
Thiruvalla was formed on 6 November 1933, and Rt. Rev. Jacob Mar
Theophilos was enthroned as the first Bishop. From 29 November 1937
to 11 September 2003, Most Rev. Joseph Mar Severios, Most Rev.
Zacharias Mar Athanasios, Most Rev. Isaac Mar Yoohanon, Most Rev.
Geevarghese Mar Timotheos were enthroned respectively. |
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| Diocese of Bathery |
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| The third
diocese, the Eparchy of Bathery came into being on 28 October 1978,
and Most Rev. Cyril Mar Baselios took charge as its first Bishop on
2 February 1979. After 17-years of inspiring leadership in the
diocese, His Excellency left for Thiruvananthapuram and was
appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Trivandrum. |
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| Diocese of Marthandom |
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| The fourth
diocese of Malankara Catholic Church came into existence by
bifurcating Trivandrum Archdiocese on 16 December 1996, and His
Excellency Most Rev. Lawrance Mar Ephraem was enthroned as the first
Bishop on 3 January 1997 at Christuraja Cathedral, Marthandom. |
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| Diocese of Muvattupuzha |
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The Holy Father
Pope John Paul II made his canonical provision for the establishment
of the Eparchy of Muvattupuzha on 15 January 2003 by bifurcating
Thiruvalla diocese, and His Excellency Most Rev. Thomas Mar Koorilos
was appointed as its first Bishop. |
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| Diocese of Mavelikara |
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The Eparchy of
Mavelikara was established on 2 January 2007 by bifurcating
Trivandrum Archdiocese and His Excellency Most Rev. Joshua Mar
Ignathios is enthroned as it first bishop. |
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