Major Archeparchy of Trivandrum

Major Archeparchy of Trivandrum

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. His leadership and immense service raised the church to Major Archiepiscopal Church and his grace became the first "Catholicos" of Malankara Catholic Church and it is a golden quilt of church. He passed away on 20 January 2007. His Grace Baselios Mar Cleemis is installed as the second Archiepiscopal on 5 March 2007.    
     
     
Ecclesiastical Districts: -    
Adoor, Ayoor, Chengannur, Kattakada, Kazhakuttam, Kilimanoor, Kollam, Konni, Kottarakara, Nedumangadu, Neyyattinkara, Pathanamthitta, Parasala, Punalur, Ranni - Perunadu, Thiruvananthapuram    
     
     
Heavenly Patron: St. Peter    
Metropolitan Archbishop: Moron Mor Baselios Mar Cleemis    
Head Quarters:  Thiruvananthapuram (Pattom)    
     
     

Address: -

   

                        Archbishop House

   

                        Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram

   

                        Kerala, India – 695 004

   

                        Tel.: +91-471-254 16 42

   

                        Fax:  +91-471-254 16 35

   

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