52-1500 |
The following ancient Churches, which are
now in the Arch eparchy of
Ernakulam, were in the Vicariate of Trichur until the year
1896 . The year of foundation are given in brackets :
Paravoor-Kottakkavu (52), Angamaly (450), Moozhikkulam
(601), Malayattor (900), Kanjoor (1001), Chowara (1025),
Chennamangalam (1201), Alengad 1300), Koratty (1381),
Manjappra (1401), Njarakal (1471). |
52-1500 |
The following ancient Churches, which are
now in the Eparchy of Irinjalakkuda, were in the Eparchy of Trichur until the
year 1978 . The year of foundation are given in brackets :
Ambazhakkad (300), Parappukkara (400), Chalakkudy (600),
Thazhekkad (800), Velayanad (900), Mapranam (928). |
1542
|
St. Francis Xavier came to Kerala |
20-26
June 1599 |
Synod of Diamper |
4 Aug
1600 |
The supremacy of the Portuguese King (Padroado) was imposed
over the Thomas Christians. Bishop Francis Ros was made
Bishop of the Thomas Christians in 1601. |
22
Dec 1610 |
The traditional territorial jurisdiction of the Metropolitan of the Thomas
Christians over "India and its confines" was restricted to
a small portion of the South West coast of India ( from
South to the North of Malabar). |
3 Jan
1653 |
In protest against the Portuguese rule of the Church, the Thomas Christians
pledged "the Coonan Cross Oath" at Mattancherry, Cochin.
Bishop Mar Joseph Sebastiani reached Kerala bringing with him the special
power and instruction from H.H. Pope Alexander VII to
consecrate a Bishop in Malabar in view of the special
developments. This was the beginning of Propaganda Latin
Jurisdiction in Kerala. |
1661 |
Bishop Mar Joseph Sebastiani reached Kerala
bringing with him the special power and instruction from H.H. Pope
Alexander VII to consecrate a Bishop in Malabar in view of the
special developments. This was the beginning of Propaganda Latin
Jurisdiction in Kerala. |
31
Jan 1663 |
Bishop Palliveetil Chandy was consecrated
the first Vicar Apostolic of Malabar by Bishop Joseph Sebastiani. |
13
Dec 1700 |
Arnose Pathiri landed at Soorat in India. |
20
Mar 1732 |
Death of Arnose Pathiri. |
16
Dec. 1782 |
Mar Joseph Kariattil was nominated
Metropolitan of Kodungallur and was consecrated Bishop in March
1783. |
10
Sept. 1786 |
Death of Mar Kariattil in Goa before
reaching Malabar after being consecrated Bishop. Paremmakkal Thoma
Kathanar was made Governor of Kodungallur. |
1785 |
The Syrian Christians too were included in
the Taxpayers' list since the Maharaja of Cochin had to give toll of
Tippu Sultan. |
1790
- 95 |
With a view of fostering business and
developing a city, King Sakthan Thampuran brought some Syrian
Christian families to Trichur from the neighboring Christian centers
and settled them mainly in the East-South part of Trichur. |
1874-76 |
At the outbreak of a Schism under the
leadership of the dissident Chaldean Bishop Mellus, the Syrian
Christians of Ollur organized themselves against the Melus Schism.
Under the leadership of the then Vicar of Ollur, Fr. Mathew
Kodupadathil, a complaint against Bishop Melus was sent to both the
Congregation for the Propagation of Faith in Rome and to His
Holiness the Pope. |
19-20
Sept 1876 |
The Apostolic Visitor Msgr. Leo Merurin
attended the Ollur Conference. In the Conference there were
discussions about the Melus Schism and resolutions were passed
against it. |
20
May 1887 |
The Marthoma Christians are totally
segregated from the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Verapoly and
from the Padroado, and two Vicariates, Trichur and Kottayam, are
established for them. (Quod iam pridem of Leo XIII) |
13
Sep 1887 |
Adolphus Edwin Medlycott was nominated the
titular Bishop of Tricomia and the Vicar Apostolic of Trichur. |
11
Dec 1887 |
Consecration of Bishop H.E. Rt. Rev. Mgr.
Medlycott. |
28
July 1896 |
The two Syrian Vicariates are trifurcated
into Trichur, Ernakulam and Changanachery Vicariates. (Quae Rei
Sacrae). |
11
Aug 1896 |
Fr. John Menacherry is nominated the
titular Bishop of Parlus and the Vicar Apostolic of Trichur. |
25
Oct 1896 |
Consecration of H.E. Mar John Menacherry at
Kandy. |
4 May
1918 |
Demise of H.E. Bishop Mar Medlycott at
Bangalore. |
19
Dec 1919 |
Demise of H.E. Bishop Mar John Menacherry.
Mgr. Antony Puducherry took charge as the Administrator of the
Diocese. |
6 Apr
1921 |
Nomination of H.E. Bishop Francis
Vazhapilly as the Vicar Apostolic of Trichur. |
6
July 1921 |
Consecration of H.E. Bishop Francis
Vazhapilly at Lourde's Cathedral, Trichur |
21
Dec 1923 |
Establishment of the Syro-Malabar Hierarchy
with Ernakulam as the Metropolitan See and Trichur, Changanchery and
Kottayam as sufragan Sees. (Romani Pontifices) |
8
June 1926 |
Demise of Blessed Mariam Thresia. |
June
1927-37 |
A major Seminary was existing during this
period at Thope, Trichur. 30 Candidates in 4 batches had been
ordained priests from this Major Seminary. |
20
May 1938 |
The Golden Jubilee of the Diocese of
Trichur was celebrated. |
12
May 1942 |
Demise of H.E. Bishop Mar Francis
Vazhapilly. Mgr. Mathew Edakkalathur took charge as Administrator of
the Diocese. |
11
Mar 1944 |
Nomination of H.E. Mar George Alapatt as
the Bishop of Trichur |
1 May
1944 |
Consecration of Bishop Mar George Alapatt
at Dolours Basilica |
6-18
Jan 1950 |
The Bangalore synod |
29
Aug 1952 |
Demise of Venerable Sr. Euphrasia CMC |
29
Apr 1955 |
The boundary of the Diocese of Trichur was
extended to include the Syro Malabarians residing in the Diocese of
Coimbatore (Saepe Fidelium) |
6
June 1969 |
Mgr. Clement Thottungal CMI (originally
from Kandassamkadavu, Trichur) was appointed Exarch of Sagar. |
4
June 1970 |
Mar Joseph Kundukulam was nominated the
Bishop of Trichur. |
16
Aug 1970 |
Consecration of H. E. Mar Joseph Kundukulam.
The abdicated Bishop Mar George Alapatt handed over the
administration of the Diocese to Bishop Mar Kundukulam. |
3
July 1972 |
Lakhs of People rallied on strike under the
leadership of Mar Joseph Kundukulam against the education policy of
the Government of Kerala. |
6 Nov
1973 |
Demise of the Bishop Mar George Alapatt |
18
May 1974 |
Msgr. Raphael Cheenath SDV (originally from
Pallissery, Trichur) was made Bishop of Sambalpur. (Later he became
the Archbishop of Cuttack-Bubaneswar). |
20
June 1974 |
Seperating of the areas of Coimbatore and
Palghat from the Eparchy of Trichur, the new Diocese of Palghat was
erected and Mar Joseph Irimpen, the then Vicar General of Trichur,
was made the first Bishop of Palghat. (Apostolico Requirente) |
8
Sept 1974 |
Consecration of Bishop Mar Joseph Irimpen. |
28
Aug 1977 |
The Primate of the Free Jacobite Church of
Thozhiyoor, H.E. Paulose Mar Philexinos was reunited with the
Catholic Church. |
1978 |
The Arch eparchial Renewal year was
celebrated. |
22
June 1978 |
The Diocese of Trichur was again bifurcated
and the new Diocese of Irinjalakuda was erected. Bishop Mar James
Pazhayattil was nominated the first Bishop of Irinjalakuda. |
10
Sept 1978 |
Consecration of Bishop Mar James
Pazhayattil |
10
Oct 1978 |
Christian Life Exhibition at Irinjalakuda
in connection with the Renewal year. |
3 Dec
1978 |
Eucharistic Congress at Ollur in connection
with the Renewal year. |
31
Dec 1981 |
Faith Declaration Rally in Trichur |
20
Nov 1983 |
Faith Declaration Rally in connection with
the Holy year. About three lakhs of faithful participated in the
Faith Declaration Rally led by H.E. Mar Joseph Kundukulam. |
12
Dec 1985 |
Mar Joseph Kundukulam made his 'ad limina'
visit to Rome and had audience with H. H. Pope John Paul II. |
7 Feb
1986 |
H. H. Pope John Paul II visited Trichur and
addressed a gathering of more than 10 Lakhs of People of the central
northern regions of Kerala at the St. Thomas' Nagar. He also inaugurated
the centenary celebrations of the Diocese of Trichur. |
3 Nov
1986 |
Lakhs of people belonging to different
Christian denominations in the district of Trichur spent the day in
fast and prayer at Trichur protesting against the drama "
Christuvinte Aram Thirumurive" which ridiculed Christ. |
7 Feb
1987 |
The Centenary Candles are blessed at
Azhikode and the Centenary Flag at Palayur marking the 100th
anniversary of the erection of the Eparchy of Trichur. |
14
Mar 1987 |
Joint Pastoral Council of the Dioceses of
Trichur, Irinjalakuda and Palghat was held at Irinjalakuda. |
12
May 1987 |
As directed by S.M.B.C., the Diocese of
Trichur took up the pastoral care of the Malayalees of Bombay. Mgr.
Paul Chittilappilly, the then Vicar General of the diocese, led the
team of priests sent for the Mission. |
20
May 1987 |
Centenary Day was celebrated with a
gathering of the priests and a Conference of the Iaity, both of the
undivided Eparchy of Trichur. At the conclusion there was
concelebrated Mass at the Trichur Cathedral. |
8-10
Aug 1987 |
The concluding functions of the Centenary
celebration of the Diocese of Trichur was presided over by His
Eminence Simon Cardinal Lourdusamy. The Eucharistic Procession and
Valedictory meeting were the climax of the celebrations which were
held on 9th August. |
23
Aug 1987 |
To commemorate the Centenary Celebrations
of the Diocese of Trichur, a Perpetual Eucharistic Center was
inaugurated at Dolours Basilica, Trichur, by His Em. Dr. Simon
Cardinal Lourdusamy. |
19
May 1988 |
The new Eparchy of Kalyan for the
Syro-Malabarians of Bombay, Pune & Nasik was erected and Mgr. Paul
Chittilapilly the Vicar General of Trichur, was nominated its first
Bishop. |
24
Aug 1988 |
Mar Paul Chittilapilly was consecrated
Bishop of Kalyan. |
30
Dec 1990 |
Evangelisation Decade in the Eparchy of
Trichur was inaugurated by Mar Joseph Kundukulam. |
25
Apr 1992 |
Our Lady of Dolours' Church, Trichur, was
raised to the Status of a Minor Basilica. |
16
Dec 1992 |
Pope John Paul II raised the Syro-Malabar
Church to a Major Archiepiscopal Sui Iuris Church with the title of
Ernakulam - Angamaly with constitution Quae Maiori. His Eminence
Antony Cardinal Padiyara was appointed Major Archbishop; His Grace
Archbishop Mar Abraham Kattumana was made the Pontifical Delegate
with all the powers of the Major Archbishop. |
20
Dec 1992 |
Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee Celebrations of
Mar
Joseph Kundukulam, Bishop of Trichur |
29
Jan 1993 |
The erection of the Syro-Malabar Church as
a Major Archiepiscopal Church was made public by His Grace Archbishop
George Zur, the Ap. Nuncio at the Cardinal's House, Ernakulam. |
20
May 1993 |
Installation of Mar Antony Cardinal
Padiyara as the First Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church
and inauguration of the Synod of the Syro - Malabar Church. Bishop
Joseph Kundukulam preached the Homily. |
1 Dec
1994 |
H.E. Mar Joseph Irimpen, the first Bishop
of Palghat retired. |
4 Apr
1995 |
The demise of Archbishop Mar Abraham
Kattumana, the Pontifical Delegate of the Syro-Malabar Church. |
18
May 1995 |
The Diocese of Trichur was raised to the
Metropolitan Status with Mar Joseph Kundukulam as the first
Metropolitan Archbishop and Irinjalakuda and Palghat as suffragan
Eparchies. |
17
Aug 1995 |
Installation of Mar Joseph Kundukulam as
the First Archbishop of the Arch eparchy of Trichur. |
18
Dec 1996 |
Declaration of the retirement of Mar Joseph
Kundukulam and appointment of Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy, the new
Archbishop. |
15
Feb 1997 |
Installation of H.G. Mar Jabob Thoomkuzhy
as the Archbishop of Trichur and retirement of Mar Joseph Kundukulam. |
08
Dec1997 |
Foundation stone for the Marymatha Major
Seminary was blessed by H.G. Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy and laid by H.G.
Mar Joseph Kundukulam at Mulayam. |
26
Apr 1998 |
Mar Joseph Kundukulam died at Wamba during
his mission visit in Africa, and his body was interred in the crypt
of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral on 29th April 1998. |
01
June 1998 |
H.G. Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy opened the doors
of Marymatha Major Seminary for the first batch of students. |
15
Aug 1998 |
H.G.Mar Varkey Vithayathil, The Apostolic
Administrator of the Syro-Malabar Church formally inaugurated
Marymatha Major Seminary. |
15
Aug 1998 |
On this occasion, the concluding ceremony
of the Episcopal Silver Jubilee of His Grace Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy
was also celebrated in the seminary. |
9-12
Nov 1998 |
The first Major Archiepiscopal Assembly of
the Syro-Malabar Church at Mount St. Thomas, Kakkanad. |
10
Feb 1999 |
A part of the mortal remains of Mar George
Alappat was brought from Karanchira and interred in the crypt of Lourdes
Metropolitan Cathedral. |
15
Feb 1999 |
Mar Kundukulam Memorial Research &
Rehabilitation Complex, Peringandoor was inaugurated for
rehabilitation and care of AIDS Patients |
12
May 1999 |
A part of the mortal remains of Mar Francis
Vazhappilly was brought from Our Lady of Dolours' Basilica and
interred in the crypt of Lourde's Cathedral. |
24
Nov 1999 |
Erection of the Pius Union "Sisters of St.
Joseph the worker" at peechi by Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy |
23
Dec 1999 |
Nomination of H.G. Mar Varkey Vithayathil
as the Second Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Major
Archiepiscopal Church. |
26
Jan 2000 |
Installation of H.G. Mar Varkey Vithyathil
as the Major Archbishop. |
09
Apr 2000 |
Beatification of Bl. Mariam Thresia, CHF
(1876 - 1926) at St. Peter's Basilica, Rome by H.H. Pope John Paul
II. |
16
Apr 2000 |
Declaration of St. Thomas' Forane Church,
Palayur as the Archeparchial Shrine by H.G. Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy in
the presence Major Archbishops H.B. Mar Varkey Vithayathil. |
07
May 2000 |
Inauguration of the Regional Pastoral
Centre at Chelakara by H. G. Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy |
16
May 2000 |
First feast of Bl. Mariam Thresia at
Archeparchial level was celebrated at Metropolitan Cathedral,
Trichur. |
24
May 2000 |
In memory of the Great Jubilee, a Drugs &
Alcoholic Addicts Treatment Centre (Mochana) was started in the
campus of the Damian Institute, Mulayam. |
27
July 2000 |
In connection with the Great Jubilee, a
joint meeting of the Presbyteral councils of the Metropolitan
Province of Trichur was held at Palghat. |
12
Aug 2000 |
Joint Meeting of the Pastoral Councils of
the Metropolitan Province of Trichur
16 Sept 2000 Joint Meeting of the CRI units of the Metropolitan
Province of Trichur at Irinjalakuda. |
31
Dec 2000 |
The conclusion of Great Jubilee
Celebrations at Archeparchial level. Eucharistic Retreat, Concelebrating
and Eucharistic Procession concluded by Eucharistic
Blessing at Metropolitan Cathedral. Chief guest was Most Rev. Dr.
Ignatius Paul Pinto, Archbishop of Bangalore. |
21
Jan 2001 |
The nomination of the Major Archbishop Mar
Varkey Vithayathil as Cardinal.
21 Feb 2001 Installation of the Major Archbishop Mar Varkey
Vithayathil as Cardinal.
21-25 May 2001The First Archeparchial Assembly of Trichur was held
at DBCLC. |
1 Aug
2002 |
Considering the need of the time and aiming
at fostering human and Christian family values, the Arch eparchy of
Trichur under the leadership of Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy took the
initiative to start a private satellite T.V. channel under the title
Jeevan TV. Jeevan Telecasting Corporation was registered as a
Company on 1st March, 1999 and the T. V. channel was launched on 1st
August 2002. |
12
Sep 2002 |
Jyothi Engineering College, Cheruthuruthy
was formally inaugurated by Hon 'able Chief Minister |
19
Sep 2002 |
Mahajubilee Training College (B. Ed.
College), Mulloorkara was formally inaugurated.
7 Nov 2002 The Jubilee of 1950th Anniversary of the arrival of St.
Thomas, the Apostle and 450th Anniversary of the death of St.
Francis Xavier were celebrated jointly at Ernakulam under the joint
auspices of CBCI & KCBC. |
29
Dec 2002 |
Arch eparchial level celebration of the
above-said Jubilee was held on 29th December 2002 at Trichur. Within
the Arch eparchy, its regional celebrations were also held at Palayur
(30.11.2002) and Velur (15.12.2002). |
19
Mar 2003 |
His Grace Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy laid
Foundation stone for Jubilee Mission Medical College. |
26
Mar 2003 |
His Grace Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy blessed
Foundation stone for the new Minor Seminary at Madona Nagar and laid
on 4.8.2003 |
24
Aug. 2003 |
Jubilee Mission Medical College was blessed
by His Beatitude Mar Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil and Formally
inaugurated by Mr. A.K.Antony, Hon 'able Chief Minister of Kerala |
7-14
Jan 2004 |
26th Biennial General Assembly of CBCI was
held at Marymatha Major Seminary, Trichur. Archdiocesan & Civic
Reception was given to the Bishops at Thope Stadium on 11th January
2004. It was inaugurated by Mr. A. K. Antony Hon 'able Chief Minister
of Kerala. Mar Ignas Cardinal Mouza I Daoud, Prefect of the
Congregation for the Eastern Churches, Archbishop Pedro Lopez
Quintana, Ap. Nuncio, Archbishop Folly, President of the Council for
Social Communication, Rome, etc., were present on the occasion. |
19
Mar 2004 |
Mgr. Andrews Thazhath was nominated First
Auxiliary Bishop of Trichur . It was made public on 18th March 2004. |
1 May
2004 |
Mar Andrews Thazhath was ordained Bishop by
His Grace Mar Jacob Thoomkuzy at Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral,
Trichur |
11
Sept 2004 |
Archdiocesan Level protest against the assassination
of Fr. Job Chittilappilly (IJK). Prayer service, Rally
and Public Meeting were conducted. |
10
Oct. 2004 |
Inauguration of the Eucharistic year in the
Archdiocesan level by H.G. Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy at Dolours Basilica |
2-5
Nov. 2004 |
2nd Major Archiepiscopal Assembly at Mount
St. Thomas Kakkanad. It was inaugurated by the Major Archbishop H.B.
Mar Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil. |
03
Jan. 2005 |
Residential block of the New Minor Seminary
at Madona Nagar, was blessed by Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy. |
06
Jan. 2005 |
Formation of the new Foranes Kottekad &
Puthur. |
19 Mar.2005 |
Erection of the Clerical Pious Association
"Disciples of the Good Shephered by Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy with
founding members Fr. Varghese Karipery and Fr. Francis Kodiyan, MCBS. |
18 Nov. 2006 |
The Golden Jubilee Celebration of The Priestly Ordinatinon of Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy at Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral |
3 Dec . 2006 |
The Beatification of Bld.Euphrassia CMC at Ollur presided over by Mar Varkey Card . Vithayathil , Major Archbishop of the Syro - Malabar Church |
2 Feb . 2007 |
Announcement of the retirement of Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy and the nomination of Mar Andrews Thazhath as the New Metropolitan Archbishop of Trichur |
18 Mar. 2007 |
Retirement of Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy and lnstallation of Mar Andrews Thazhath at Lourdes Cathedral Church |
10 Feb . 2008 |
150th Year Celebration of the apparition of Bld. Mother Mary at Lourdes with soleman procession from Lourdes Cathedral to Dolours Basilica |