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Bishop Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil passed away

Light of Truth

May 2nd, 2020

Most Rev. Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil (78) Bishop Emeritus of Idukki Syro Malabar diocese passed away on Friday, 1 May 2020 at 1.38 am at Medical Mission Hospital, Kolenchery, Ernakulam district, Kerala. He had been under treatment for aged-related ailments for the last few years. The funeral details are awaited.

He was appointed as the first bishop of the diocese of Idukki. He was ordained Bishop on 2 March 2003. He was retired from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Idukki at the age of 75 on 12 January, 2018.