Archdiocese of Thiruvalla
Archdiocese of Thiruvalla |
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. |
Ecclesiastical Districts: - |
Kottayam, Kumily, Mallappally, Niranam, Ranny, Thiruvalla, Vennikulam, Erumely, Kattappana |
Heavenly Patrons: St. John and St. Theresa of Child Jesus |
Archbishop: Most Rev. Thomas Mar Koorilos |
Head Quarters: Thiruvalla |
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 22 |