Mathew Anikuzhikattil

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Mathew Anikuzhikattil
First Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Idukki
ChurchSyro-Malabar Catholic Church
ArchdioceseMajor Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly
DioceseEparchy of Idukki
In office2003–2018
PredecessorSeat created
SuccessorMar John Nellikunnel
Orders
Ordination15 March 1971[1]
by Mathew Pothanamuzhi
Consecration2 March 2003[1]
by Varkey Vithayathil Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
RankBishop
Personal details
Born(1942-09-23)23 September 1942
Kunchithanny, India
Died1 May 2020(2020-05-01) (aged 77)
Kolenchery, India

Mathew Anikuzhikattil (23 September 1942 – 1 May 2020) was a Syro-Malabar Catholic bishop who spearheaded anti Kasthurirangan and Gadgil commission protests. He served as bishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Idukki, India, from 2003 to 2018.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Bishop Mathew Anikuzhikattil †". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  2. ^ Syo-Malabar Epachy of Idukki