Idukki Diocese

Welcome to the Diocese of Idukki

The diocese of Idukki was erected by His Holiness Pope John Paul II bifurcating the diocese of Kothamangalam. The bull of creation Maturescens Catholica Fides was promulgated on 19-12-2002, the declaration was on 15-01-2003 and the Eparchy was inaugurated on 02-03-2003. The eparchy is dedicated to MAR SLIBHA. The name of the district 'Idukki' is supposed to be derived from the Malayalam word 'idukku' which means a narrow gorge. The river Periyar, which is one of the largest river

St. Thomas the Apostle

It was to a land of dark people he was sent, to clothe them by Baptism in white robes. His grateful dawn dispelled India's painful darkness (Hymns of Saint Ephrem)

Holy Father Pope Francis

Pope Francis is the 266th successor of St. Peter and he was elected pope on 13 March 2013

Mar George Alencherry

There should be a new way of being the church. And in that new way, the messenger of the one who gives the message of Christ will become the message.

Mar John Nellikkunnel

Mar John Nellikunnel, present bishop of the Eparchy of Idukki was born on 22 March 1973 at Kadaplamattam in the Eparchy of Palai as the son of Mr.Varkey and Mrs Mary ...

Bishop's Engagements

Mar Mathew Anikkuzhikkattil

Bishop Mathew Anikuzhikattil, the first and emeritus bishop of the eparchy of Idukki, was born on 23 September 1942, at Kuruvanal, near Pala, as the third child of Kunjukutty and ...