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The Eparchy of Pathanamthitta has been
officially inaugurated in a solemn function witnessed by thousands of
people at District Stadium (Cyril Baselios Catholicos Nagar),
Pathanamthitta on Saturday, 20th March 2010. Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar
Chrysostom took charge as the First Bishop on the same day in another
function held at Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church at Mylapra
near Pathanamthitta.
The Diocese is mainly confined to the
revenue district of Pathanamthitta. There are 100 parishes in the
Diocese and as many as 89 Priests are serving in the Diocese. The
Diocesan area is basically hilly in nature including a considerable
number of tribal colonies. The people in the area are keeping their
centuries old faith in Christianity. The Nilackal/Chayal Church which
was erected by St. Thomas the Apostole is situated in the diocesan
area. St. Peter’s Malankara Catholic Church, Pathanamthitta is the
Cathedral Church of the new Eparchy. Perunad-Mundanmala where the
Servant of God Arch Bishop Mar Ivanios started the re-union movement
is also within the Eparchy.
Address:
Santhome Catholic
Bishop’s House, St. Peter’s Junction, Pathanamthitta – 689 645
Tel: +91 468-2223100
Website :
http://pathanamthittadiocese.com
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