Mathew Anikuzhikattil
Mathew Anikuzhikattil (born September 23, 1942 in Kunchithanny , † May 1, 2020 in Kolenchery ) was an Indian clergyman and Syro-Malabar bishop of Idukki .
Life
Mathew Anikuzhikattil received on 15 March 1971, the sacrament of Holy Orders .
On January 15, 2003, Pope John Paul II appointed him the first Bishop of Idukki. The Syro-Malabar Grand Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly, Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil CSsR , donated him episcopal ordination on March 2 of the same year ; Co- consecrators were the Bishop of Kothamangalam , George Punnakottil , and the Bishop of Palai , Joseph Pallikaparampil .
On January 12, 2018, Pope Francis accepted Mathew Anikuzhikattil's motion to resign on grounds of age.
Web links
- Entry for Mathew Anikuzhikattil on catholic-hierarchy.org
- Entry on Mathew Anikuzhikattil on gcatholic.org (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ rinuncia del Vescovo di dell'Eparchia Idukki dei Siro Malabaresi (India) e nomina del nuovo Vescovo. In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office , January 12, 2018, accessed January 12, 2018 (Italian).
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| ... |
Bishop of Idukki 2003–2018 |
John Nellikunnel |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Anikuzhikattil, Mathew |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian clergyman and Syro-Malabar bishop of Idukki |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 23, 1942 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kunchithanny , India |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1st May 2020 |
| Place of death | Kolenchery |