Malabar Diocese
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History of Diocese
The Malabar Diocese, which has extended in the western districts of Kerala
, was formed in 1953. Paulose Mar Sevarios and Pathrose Mar Osthathios (1953-68) have executed its administration at different times. From 11 November 1966 Thomas Mar Timotheos became the diocesan head and now Catholicose of the East. Mount Hermon Aramana in Kozhikode
is the diocesan headquarters.
The St. Thomas
Home and Estate and the Aravanchal Estate at Erumamunda
and Attapadi, and Parumala Mar Gregorios Orthodox Guidance Center are some of the institutions functioning under the aegis of the diocese. The Attapadi St. Thomas Mission Center comes under the Malabar Diocese. From 1997 onwards the diocesan journal Hermon Sandhesam is being published. The Aramana is situated 100 meters away from the Kattamgal junction on the Kozhikode- Mukam route near the Regional Engineering College, Kozhikode.
Mount Hermon , R.E.C P.O, Kozhikode 673 60, India REC post,Kozhikode-673601
Malankara Sabha
Metropolitan
( Bishop
)
His Grace Dr Zacharia Mar Theophilos
His Grace, a member of St George Orthodox Church, Chengaroor, was born on 16 September 1952 to Mr MP Chandapillai and Mrs Achamma Chandapillai, Manjanamkuzhiyil, Puthussery South Post, Kallupara, Thiruvalla. He had his early education in local schools at Kallupara, and college education at Marthoma College, Thiruvalla. After taking his Bachelors Degree in Science (BSc Maths) from the University of Kerala, he joined Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, for theological studies. After his Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) from Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, he joined the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree at the Senate of Serampore University. After taking his MTh from FFRRC, Serampore, he completed research studies in "Bible and Holy Land Past and Present" at St George College, Jerusalem. The St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, New Jersey, USA, conferred on him a Degree of Doctor of Ministry in the faculty of Theology for his dissertation, “Strengthening Prayer Life in Parishes".He has shown keen interest in empowering the orphan and the poors. A man of great diplomacy he always raised his voice on public issues like Endosulphan prohibition. A man of generosity, he has shown great assistance in the case of emergency and havoc.
A man of diplomacy
The Malabar Diocese, which has extended in the western districts of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, was formed in 1953. Paulose Mar Sevarios and Pathrose Mar Osthathios (1953-68) have executed its administration at different times. From 11 November 1966 Thomas Mar Timotheos became the diocesan head and now Catholicose of the East. Mount Hermon Aramana in Kozhikode
Kozhikode
Kozhikode During Classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, Kozhikkode was dubbed the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom of the same name and later of the erstwhile Malabar District...
is the diocesan headquarters.
The St. Thomas
Thomas the Apostle
Thomas the Apostle, also called Doubting Thomas or Didymus was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is best known for questioning Jesus' resurrection when first told of it, then proclaiming "My Lord and my God" on seeing Jesus in . He was perhaps the only Apostle who went outside the Roman...
Home and Estate and the Aravanchal Estate at Erumamunda
Erumamunda
Erumamunda is a small village located near Nilambur in Malappuram district of Kerala, India. It is situated river side of Chaliyar River and western ghats. Most of the local people are directly or indirectly working with rubber products. The main source of income of the people is from rubber or...
and Attapadi, and Parumala Mar Gregorios Orthodox Guidance Center are some of the institutions functioning under the aegis of the diocese. The Attapadi St. Thomas Mission Center comes under the Malabar Diocese. From 1997 onwards the diocesan journal Hermon Sandhesam is being published. The Aramana is situated 100 meters away from the Kattamgal junction on the Kozhikode- Mukam route near the Regional Engineering College, Kozhikode.
Mount Hermon , R.E.C P.O, Kozhikode 673 60, India REC post,Kozhikode-673601
Malankara Sabha
Metropolitan
Metropolitan bishop
In Christian churches with episcopal polity, the rank of metropolitan bishop, or simply metropolitan, pertains to the diocesan bishop or archbishop of a metropolis; that is, the chief city of a historical Roman province, ecclesiastical province, or regional capital.Before the establishment of...
( Bishop
Bishop
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His Grace Dr Zacharia Mar Theophilos
His Grace, a member of St George Orthodox Church, Chengaroor, was born on 16 September 1952 to Mr MP Chandapillai and Mrs Achamma Chandapillai, Manjanamkuzhiyil, Puthussery South Post, Kallupara, Thiruvalla. He had his early education in local schools at Kallupara, and college education at Marthoma College, Thiruvalla. After taking his Bachelors Degree in Science (BSc Maths) from the University of Kerala, he joined Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, for theological studies. After his Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) from Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, he joined the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree at the Senate of Serampore University. After taking his MTh from FFRRC, Serampore, he completed research studies in "Bible and Holy Land Past and Present" at St George College, Jerusalem. The St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, New Jersey, USA, conferred on him a Degree of Doctor of Ministry in the faculty of Theology for his dissertation, “Strengthening Prayer Life in Parishes".He has shown keen interest in empowering the orphan and the poors. A man of great diplomacy he always raised his voice on public issues like Endosulphan prohibition. A man of generosity, he has shown great assistance in the case of emergency and havoc.
A man of diplomacy