Mathew Kavukattu

Kavukattu Mar Mathew Metropolitan (17 July 1904 – 9 October 1969) was the first Syro-Malabar Catholic Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Changanassery. He was appointed bishop in 1950, elevated as archbishop in 1956 and served as Metropolitan until his death. He was named a Servant of God in 1994.[1]

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Mathew Kavukattu

First Metropolitan Archbishop of Changanassery
ChurchSyro-Malabar Catholic Church
Installed3 January 1951
Term ended9 October 1969
PredecessorJames Kalacherry
SuccessorAntony Padiyara
Personal details
Born(1904-07-17)17 July 1904
Pravithanam, Palai
Died9 October 1969(1969-10-09) (aged 65)
Changanassery
Alma materSt. Berchmans College

References

  1. "Servant of God Mar Mathew Kavukattu". Syro-Malabar Church. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
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