Mathew Nellikunnel

Mar Mathew Nellikunnel is an Indian-born bishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church serving as the Bishop-elect of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Gorakhpur succeeding Mar Thomas Thuruthimattam.

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Mathew Nellikunnel
Bishop-elect of Gorakhpur
ChurchSyro-Malabar Catholic Church
DioceseSyro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Gorakhpur
AppointedAugust 26, 2023
PredecessorThomas Thuruthimattam
Orders
OrdinationDecember 30, 1998
by George Punnakottil
Personal details
Born
Mathew Nellikunnel

(1970-11-13) November 13, 1970
Mariapuram, Kerala, India

Biography

Early life

Mathew Nellikunnel was born on November 13, 1970, in the village of Mariapuram in the Indian State of Kerala as the first born of Varkey and Mary Nellikunnel. His Brother John is the Bishop of Eparchy of Idukki, making history as the first set of brothers to serve together in the Synod of Bishops.[1][2]

Bishop

On August 26, 2023, Pope Francis announced his assent to the Election of Msgr Matthew Nellikunnel to the office of Bishop of Goakhpur by the Syro Malabar Synod of Bishops to succeed the retiring Mar Thomas Thuruthimattam [3]

References
  1. Syro Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Curia (August 26, 2023). "Fr Matthew Nellikunnel CST Bishop of Gorakhpur Syro Malabar Eparchy" (PDF). Syro Malabar Church.
  2. "From the Eastern Churches". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  3. Bureau, The Hindu (2023-08-26). "Meeting of bishops of Syro-Malabar Church ends; committee to hold talks with rebel group on Mass". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
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