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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. Later the Hole See appointed His Grace Most
Rev. Isaac Mar Cleemis as the sixth Bishop on October 2003. The Holy
Episcopal Synod of the Malankara Catholic Church decided to elevate
the Diocese of Thiruvalla to the status of Archdiocese on 15 May
2006. His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Cleemis enthroned as the
first Archbishop of Thiruvalla Archdiocese. |
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Ecclesiastical Districts: - |
Kottayam, Kumily,
Mallappally, Niranam, Ranny, Thiruvalla, Vennikulam, Erumely,
Kattappana |
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Heavenly Patrons: St. John and St.
Theresa of Child Jesus |
Archbishop:
Most Rev. Thomas Mar Koorilos |
Head Quarters: Thiruvalla |
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Address: - |
Catholic
Bishop's House |
Marygiri |
Post Box #4 |
Thiruvalla,
Kerala, India |
Tel.:
+91-469-273 06 20, 270 13 19 |
Fax.: +91-469-270 08
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