Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Kothamangalam
The Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Kothamangalam is an East Syriac Catholic eparchy in India, under the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. It was established by Pope Pius XII in 1957. Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhy was the first bishop of the eparchy. Mar George Punnakottil served as the bishop until 10 January 2013, when his resignation was accepted by the synod. He was succeeded by Mar George Madathikandathil.[1]
Eparchy of Kothamangalam കോതമംഗലം രൂപത | |
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 Mar George Madathikandathil, bishop of Kothamangalam Eparchy | |
| Location | |
| Country |  |
| Ecclesiastical province | Ernakulam-Angamaly |
| Metropolitan | Ernakulam-Angamaly |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 4,840 km2 (1,870 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2011) 748,920 219,800 (29.3%) |
| Parishes | 116 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Syro-Malabar Catholic Church |
| Rite | Syro-Malabar Rite |
| Established | 29 July 1956 |
| Cathedral | St. George Cathedral, Kothamangalam, Kerala |
| Patron saint | Immaculate Heart of Mary |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Major Archbishop | Mar George Alencherry |
| Bishop | Mar George Madathikandathil |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Mar George Alencherry |
| Bishops emeritus | Mar George Punnakottil Bishop Emeritus (1977-2013) |
| Website | |
| Website of the Diocese | |
Situated in the central region of the Indian state of Kerala, the Eparchy of Kothamangalam lies extended in Ernakulam and Idukki districts of Kerala, neighbouring the Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, eparchies of Irinjalakuda, Idukki and Pala.
Boundaries
It is bounded on the north by the Periyar river, on the east by the Uzhavathadam river, Cheeyapara Waterfalls, and the Kulamavu Dam; on the west by Kolenchery, and on the south by Ramamangalam, Memuri, Marady, Arakuzha, Purapuzha and Karimkunnam villages, Vazhipuzha river, eastern boundary of Velliamatam and southern boundary of Thodupuzha taluk.
Population
The Kothamangalam Diocese has a total of approximately 231,300 faithful under its jurisdiction.
Foranes & Parishes
1. Kothamangalam Forane
1. Kothamangalam
2. Injoor
3. Kallelimedu
4. Keerampara
5. Kottapady
6. Kuruppampady
7. Kutthunkal
8. Kuttampuzha
9. Malippara
10. Manikandamchal
11. Mathirappilly
12. Nadukani
13. Nedungapra
14. Nellimattom
15. Njayappilly
16. Pooyamkutty
17. Thrikkariyoor
18. Urulanthanni
19. Vadattupara
20. Veliyelchaal
21. Vettampara
22. Allungal
23. Muttathuppara
2. Arakuzha Forane (Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Arakuzha)
1. Arakuzha
2. Arikkuzha
3. Meenkunnam (St. Joseph's Catholic Church)
4. Peringuzha
5. Perumballur
6. Thottakkara
3. Kaliyar Forane
1. Kaliyar
2. Koduvely
3. Mannukkad
4. Mundanmudy
5. Njarakkad
6. Thennathur
7. Thommankuthu
8. Vannappuram
4. Karimannoor Forane
1. Karimannoor
2. Cheenikkuzhy
3. Cheppukulam
4. Chilavu
5. Kaithappara
6. Malayinchi
7. Mulappuram
8. Neyyasserry
9. Pallikkamuri
10. Peringasserry
11. Thattakkuzha
12. Udumbannoor
13. Uppukunnu
5. Mailakkombu Forane
1. Mailakkombu
2. Ezhallur
3. Kaloor
4. Nakappuzha
5. Perumbillichira
6. Thazhuvamkunnu
6. Maarika Forane
1. Maarika
2. Kolady
3. Kuninji
4. Nediyasala
5. Purappuzha
7. Muthalakkodam Forane
1. Muthalakkodam
2. Chalasserry
3. Kodikkulam
4. Paarappuzha
5. Vandamattom
6. Vazhakkala
8. Muvattupuzha Forane (Holy Magi Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Muvattupuzha)
1. Muvattupuzha
2. St Sebastian's Church Anicadu
3. Karakkunnam
4. Marady
5. Mekkadambu
6. Mudavoor
7. Muvattupuzha East
8. Randaar
9. Vazhappilly East
9. Unnukal Forane
1. Unnukal
2. Ambikapuram
3. Injathotty
4. Maamalakkandam
5. Neendapaara
6. Neryamangalam
7. Parikkanni
8. Pazhambillichal
9. Perumannur
10. Paingottoor Forane
1. Paingottoor
2. Kalvarigiri (Kulappuram)
3. Kadavoor
4. Mullaringad
5. Pothanikkad
6. Punnamattom
7. Rajagir (Vellallu)
11. Thodupuzha Forane
1. Thodupuzha
2. Alakkodu
3. Anjiri
4. Chittur
5. Kalayanthani
6. Kallanikkal
7. Methotty
8. Nazareth hill (Thoyipra)
9. Nediyakaad
10. Pannimattom
11. Ponnanthanam
12. Thalayanad
13. Thodupuzha East
14. Vettimattom
12. Vazhakkulam Forane
1. Vazhakulam
2. Ayavana
3. Beslehem
4. Enanelloor
5. Kadalikkad
6. Kalloorkkad
7. Kavakkad
8. Nadukkara
9. Vadakode
Priests
| Priests belonging to the Eparchy | 226 |
| Priests working outside | 46 |
| Priests out for studies | 8 |
| Priests Retired | 25 |
Educational institutions
| University Colleges | 2 |
| Engineering College | 1 |
| Self-financing colleges | 3 |
| Teacher Training College | 1 |
| Technical Schools | 6 |
| Higher Secondary Schools | 21 |
| High Schools | 20 |
| Upper Primary Schools | 26 |
| Lower Primary Schools | 51 |
| Unrecognized Schools | 4 |
| Nursery Schools | 53 |
Notable individuals
External links
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