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Niranam Diocese
Niranam Diocese is a diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church located at Niranam, Kerala. History Niranam diocese is created in 1876 with 22 parishes. First Metropolitan of the diocese was Parumala Mar Gregorios who was later declared by the Holy Synod in 1947 as the saint of the church. Parumala Seminary was the first Diocesan Headquarters. Today there are 76 parishes and 6 chapels in the diocese. St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Niranam popularly known as Niranam Valiyapally, which is believed to be established by St. Thomas the Apostle in AD 54 is a parish under the Niranam diocese. The diocese controls Karunagiri M.G.D Ashram, Balabhavan, Thiruvalla Marthamariam Mandiram Hostel and Aged Home. The diocesan headquarters is at Bethany Aramana, Thiruvalla. Present Metropolitan is Dr. Yuhanon Mar Crysostomos. Diocesan Metropolitan List of Parishes * St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Alappuzha * St. George Orthodox Church, Anaprampal * Mar Baselios Orthodox Church, Anicad * S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diocese
In Ecclesiastical polity, church governance, a diocese or bishopric is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop. History In the later organization of the Roman Empire, the increasingly subdivided Roman province, provinces were administratively associated in a larger unit, the Roman diocese, diocese (Latin ''dioecesis'', from the Greek language, Greek term διοίκησις, meaning "administration"). Christianity was given legal status in 313 with the Edict of Milan. Churches began to organize themselves into Roman diocese, dioceses based on the Roman diocese, civil dioceses, not on the larger regional imperial districts. These dioceses were often smaller than the Roman province, provinces. Christianity was declared the Empire's State church of the Roman Empire, official religion by Theodosius I in 380. Constantine the Great, Constantine I in 318 gave litigants the right to have court cases transferred from the civil courts to the bishops. This situ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews I
Baselios Marthoma Mathews I (27 March 1907 – 8 November 1996) was the primate of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, also known as Indian Orthodox Church. He was the 5th catholicos of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and 18th Malankara Metropolitan. Early life He was the youngest son of Rev. Vattakunnel Kurien Kathanar and Pulickaparampil Mariamma in Kottayam. His father was Vicar of St. Mary's Orthodox Church at Manarcad. In his early days, the catholicos was called V.K. Mathew and nicknamed Kuttachen. Education Mathew had his school education at M.D. Seminary High School, and collegiate education in C.M.S. College, Kottayam, and Maharaja's College Ernakulam. After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry, Mathews opted for the ministry of God and joined the Bishop's College, Calcutta, for a Bachelor of Theology degree in 1936. After obtaining his degree in 1942, he joined the teaching staff of the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam. Orders Priestho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nedumpuram
Nedumpuram is a village in Tiruvalla, Pathanamthitta district in the state of Kerala, India.It Comes Under Thiruvalla Sub-District & Thiruvalla Constituency. Nedumpuram is the birthplace of Federal Bank. The Federal Bank Limited (the erstwhile Travancore Federal Bank Limited) was incorporated with an authorized capital of ₹5000 from Pattamukkil Varattisseril Brother's at Pattamukkil Varattisseril Ancestral Home, Nedumpuram a place near Thiruvalla in Central Travancore on 28 April 1931 under the Travancore Company's Act, 1916. It started with the business of auction-chitty and elementary banking transactions related to agriculture and industry. The home functioned as the bank office for nearly 15 years. Demographics India census A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording and calculating information about the members of a given population. This term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common censuses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadapra
Kadapra is one of the developing Area in Thiruvalla Taluk, Pathanamthitta district in the state of Kerala, India. It lies near to Parumala and Niranam. Much development is occurring.It Is Part Of Thiruvalla Sub-District.It Also Comes Under Thiruvalla Constituency. Demographics India census A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording and calculating information about the members of a given population. This term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common censuses in ..., Kadapra had a population of 25101 with 11922 males and 13179 females. References Villages in Pathanamthitta district Cities and towns in Pathanamthitta district {{Pathanamthitta-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadamankulam
Kadamankulam is a village in Peruvanthanam village Panchayath, of Perumedu taluk, Idukki District of Kerala, India. Location The nearest towns are Pandalam and Adoor Adoor (sometimes spelled ''Adur'') is a Municipality in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala State, India. It is the headquarters of Adoor Taluk and Adoor Revenue Division. Etymology Adoor (Ad-oor) in Malayalam translates as "Ad" means "separ .... It is in the border of both Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta Districts. Economy Agriculture is the main occupation of people here. Like any other village in this part of Kerala, many of youth are working outside India in different sectors. This village is near 2 kilometers from KP Road (Kayankulam- Punaloor) near Pazhakulam and 3 kilometers from MC road (Main Central) near Kurampala. Community life St. Mary's Orthodox Church is one of the main religious institution here. Navodaya Art's and Sport's club, Navodaya Library and many other organisations are working here. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eraviperoor
Eraviperoor is a village in Thiruvalla Taluk,Pathanamthitta district in the state of Kerala . Eraviperoor is the part of Thiruvalla Taluk in east location and is part of the Aranmula legislative assembly constituency.It Comes Under Thiruvalla Sub-District.Located At 8 km Distance From Thiruvalla Sub-District Headquarter And NH 183 In Thiruvalla City India. Demographics India census, Eraviperoor had a population of 26,038 with 12,324 males and 13,714 females. This village is a 'Panchayat' & in the Aranmula legislative assembly. by way of its administrative status within the District of 'Pathanamthitta' in central Keralam state of India.It has become the first grama panchayat in Kerala to provide free WiFi for the general public. Origin of name Eraviperoor Means Eravi's Land. Also known as "ഈരവിയുടെ പെരിയ ഊര്". The region ruled by Eravi were known by this name, later it was changed into Eravipuram " ഈരവിപുരം". After many centuries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veeyapuram
Veeyapuram is a village in the district of Alappuzha, Kerala, India. It is located about 7 kilometers north of Haripad town. Geographics Veeyapuram is surrounded by the Pamba and Achankovil rivers. This village is under Kuttanad sector and has many paddy fields and streams from both of these rivers. About 15 acre of land belongs to forest department was declared as reserve forest by Kerala forest department in 2013. It is the only forest in Alappuzha District. Demographics India census A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording and calculating information about the members of a given population. This term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common censuses incl ..., Veeyapuram had a population of 12003 with 5669 males and 6334 females. Specialities Kerala Government Timber Depot. Payippad snake boat race is conducted in this village. The Boat race is a 3-day annual event starting on Thiruvonam day in Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennithala
Chennithala is a census town in Mavelikkara taluk of Alappuzha district, Kerala state, India. This village consists mainly of paddy fields and coconut groves. Places of worship Thripperumthura Sree Mahadevar Temple, Ayyakkasheril Sree Mahadevar Temple, Karazhma Devi Temple, Chala Sree Mahadevar Temple, Puthuvila Bhagavathi Temple, Valiyamadom Devi Temple, Kannannoor Devi Temple and Irampaman Sree Subramania Swamy Temple, Cherukole Sree Subrahmania Swamy-Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Chennitala Sidhashramam are major temples of this village. Location Chennithala is located in the Mavelikkara Taluk of Alappuzha district, in the Kerala state. Chennithala village is 6 km north from Mavelikkara, 4 km from Mannar to south, 9 km from Harippad (towards east) and 12 km from Chengannur (towards West) Town. Valiya perumpumpuzha bridge connects Chennithala to Thattarambalam in the south part. Achankovil River flows through Chennithala. Demographics As of 2011 Ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anicadu (Pathanamthitta)
Anicadu is a village around 4 km from Mallapally town. It ia part of the Thiruvalla constituency. It belongs to the Pathanamthitta Pathanamthitta (), is a municipality situated in the Central Travancore region in the state of Kerala, India, spread over an area of 23.50 km2. It is the administrative capital of Pathanamthitta district. The town has a population of 37 ... District. Economy Anicadu receives most of its income from rubber tree plantations and money remitted from Arabian countries. Churches * Arohana Marthoma Church, Anicadu, Pullukuthy *St. Peter's & St Paul's Orthodox Church, Pathicadu. *St.Mary's Orthodox Church, Kochuparambu,Valakuzhy Junction. (Elavunkal Church). Families(Notable) The renowned aristocratic Christian families in Anicadu panchayat being- Valakuzhy Family & Kayyalath Family . References {{Pathanamthitta district Villages in Pathanamthitta district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anaprambal
Anaprambal is a sub division of Thalavady village. It is situated on Thiruvalla - Takazhi - Ambalappuzha road in the Kuttanad area and on the banks of Pampa River The Pamba River (also called Pampa River) is the longest river in the Indian state of Kerala after Periyar (river), Periyar and Bharathappuzha, and the longest river in the erstwhile former princely state of Travancore. Sabarimala temple dedicat .... The Sree Dharmasastha Temple is situated here. References Villages in Alappuzha district {{Alappuzha-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alappuzha
Alappuzha or Alleppey () is the administrative headquarters of Alappuzha district in States and territories of India, state of Kerala, India. The Kerala Backwaters, Backwaters of Alappuzha are one of the most popular tourist attractions in India which attracts millions of domestic and international tourists. Alleppey is a city and a municipality in Kerala with an urban population of 174,164 and ranks third among the districts in literacy rate in the state. In 2016, the Centre for Science and Environment rated Alappuzha as the cleanest town in India. Alappuzha is considered to be the oldest planned city in this region and the lighthouse built on the coast of the city is the first of its kind along the Laccadive Sea coast. The city is 55 km from Kochi and 155 km north of Thiruvananthapuram district, Thiruvananthapuram. A town with canals, Kerala Backwaters, backwaters, Alappuzha Beach, beaches, and lagoons, Alappuzha was described by George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
