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) | ||
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Archbishop House |
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Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram |
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Kerala, India – 695 004 |
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Tel.: +91-471-254 16 42 |
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Fax: +91-471-254 16 35 |