History of the Diocese of Ankamali

It was also from the historic synod of Mulanthuruthy in 1876 was formed the Angamali Diocese. Metropolitans such as Kadavil Paulose Mar Athanasiose, Pilikottil Joseph Mar Dionysius, Paulose Mar Athanasios, Geevarghese Mar Gregorios had ruled over this diocese from time to time. From 1967 Philipose Mar Theophilose and from 1978 Mathews Mar Bernabas had took the steerage of this diocese.Angamaly is a diocese of the Kerala orthodox chuch which is a schismatic church from the Syrian Orthodox church in India. The present Diocean head is Bishop Yuhanon Mar Policarpus, who took charge in Febrauary 2009.

Churches that form Angamaly Diocese of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church are -

H.G.Youhanon Mar Polycarpus Metropolitan

 H.G.Youhanon Mar Polycarpus Metropolitan was born on 30th March 1955 as the son of Mr.P.V.Zachariah and Mrs.Annamma Zachariah of Panniyankara Parakunnil family in Vadakkanchery, Palakkad. His Grace is a member of Mar.Gregorios Church, Thenidukku. His Grace had his schooling in AbhayakkadChami Iyer High School, and graduated from S.N.College Alathoor. His Grace took his Masters degree in Sociology from the University of Kerala. His Grace learned Syriac from Very Rev.Thomas Ramban during the period 1973 – 1974. His Grace passed G.S.T in 1978 and B D in 1979 from the Orthodox Theological Seminary. His Grace ordained sub-deacon on 25th March 1977, deacon on 8th December and priest on 7th January 1980. His Grace was ordained as Ramban by his Holiness Baselius Marthoma Didimus Catholicos. His Grace received a diploma in 1990 from Geneeva.

His Grace served the church in several capacities – Cochin Diocese Sunday School Director, Koratty Sion Seminary Manager, Parumala Seminary Manager, C.M.I Kerala Region Chaplain,Vettikal Health centre Director, Thalakkod St.Mary’s Boy’s Home Director & Board Member, Kolenchery Medical College Chaplain and Governing Body Member, Founder and Principal of Baselius Vidya Nikethan till 2006.

Address:

H.G. Yuhanon Mar Polycarpos

Metropolitan of the Diocese of Ankamaly  

Thrikkunnathu Seminary

PB NO.61,

Aluva-683101.

Mob:             94474 75544   

Tel.             0484-2624339      

History of the Diocese

formed in 1876. H.G.Geevarghese Mar Coorilose was the first Bishop(1876-1891)

Kadavil Paulose Mar Athanasios(1891-1907)

Kuttikattil Paulose Mar Athanasios(1910-1953)

Valiyaparambil Geevarghese Mar Gregorios(1953-1966)

Dr.Phelipose Mar Theophilose(1967-1997)

Paulose Mar Pacomios(assistant metropolitan)

(1994-)churches:150:cathendral:1,chappel:25priests:154

Priests of the Diocese

1.Fr.C.K Abraham,Chettalathungal,Kodanadu,Perumbavoor-Ph:91-484-646268

2.Fr.M.M Abraham,Maniyattukuzhy,Kuthukuzhy,Kothamangalam.

3.Fr.V.V Bhanan,Narakkattu,Yrapuram PO,Keezhillam-Ph:91-484-653098

4.Fr.N.D Daniel,Nedumpurathu,S-Mazhuvannoor PO,Muvattupuzha.

5.Fr.T.T Jacob,Thommankuzhy,Ayrapadam PO,Kottapady,Kothamangalam.

6.Rev.Jacob Cor Episcopa,Mannaraprayil,Thrukunnathu Seminary,PB NO.61,Alwaye-Ph:91-484-623995

7.Rev.K.C Zachariah Cor Episcopa,Pulikakudy,Mudavoor PO,Muvattupuzha,Ph:91-485-233750

8.Rev.O.C Varghese Cor Episcopa,Vengoor PO,Kurupampady,-Ph:91-484-645311

9.Rev.P.V Kuriakose Cor Episcopa,Pullakudy,Keezhillam PO,Perumbavoor-Ph:91-484-653157

10.Fr.C.K Isac,Chenayappilly,Parapuncherry,Pullithanam,Pothanicadu.

11.Fr.K.K Markose,Orthodox Church,Near Kala auditorium,Kothamangalam-Ph:91-485-524980

12.Fr.I.C Pathrose,Thrukunnathu Seminary,PB NO.61,Alwaye-Ph:91-484-623995

13.Fr.Mathai Edayanadu,Vadavukodu PO,-Ph:91-484-730055

14.Fr.A.V Mathews,Areekal,Anchal Kottayam, North Parur.

15.Fr.Philip Arumbanchira,Pullithanam PO,Pothanicadu.

16.Fr.P.M Paulose,Padinjarekudiyil,Chattamattam PO,Pothanicadu.

17.Fr.T.M Peeter,Dhayallatrhil,Konnathady PO,Vellathuval.

18.Fr.P.P Paulose,Punnackpilly,Erumalapady East,Kothamangalam.

19.Fr.George Pattalattu,West Vengola PO,Perumbavoor.

20.Fr.M.V Paulose,Marangattu,Kothamangalam.Ph:91-485-423751

21.Fr.N.M Thomas,Near Fellowship house,UC college Po,Alwaye-2.Ph:91-484-621969

22.Fr.Thomas Pazhampally,Choorakadu,Pattimattom PO,Perumbavoor.

23.Fr.K.V Tharian,Keecheril House,Valayanchirangara, PO,Perumbavoor.Ph:91-484-657294

24.Fr.Joseph Varghese,Erumala house,Panipara,Kothamangalam-Ph:91-485-658011

25.Fr.Joseph Mullankuzhy,Velloor PO,Kottayam-Ph:91-481-577164

26.Fr.C.A Paulose,MAH school,Athany PO,Nedumbassery.Ph:91-484-731367

27.Fr.D.Geevarghese,Balagram,ValayanchirangaraPO,Perumbavoor-Ph:484- 657141

28.Fr.J Paulose,Olickal house,Thottumukham,Alwaye-5.Ph:91-484-626565

29.Fr.M.M Varghese,MAH school,Athany PO,Nedumbassery.