Situated in the central region of the Indian state of Kerala, the Eparchy of Kothamangalam lies extended in Ernakulam and Idukki districts of Kerala, neighbouring the Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, eparchies of Irinjalakuda, Idukki and Pala. Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhy was the first bishop of the eparchy. He was succeeded by Mar George Punnakottil served as the bishop until 10 January 2013, when his resignation was accepted by the synod.
Boundaries
It is bounded on the north by the Periyar river,
on the east by the Uzhavathadam river, Cheeyapara Waterfalls, and the Kulamavu Dam;
on the west by Kolenchery,
and on the south by Ramamangalam, Memuri, Marady, Arakuzha, Purapuzha and Karimkunnam villages, Vazhipuzha river, eastern boundary of Velliamatam and southern boundary of Thodupuzha taluk.
Population
The Kothamangalam Diocese has a total of approximately 231,300 faithful under its jurisdiction.
Foranes & Parishes
Syro-Malabar Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherry during the Episcopal Ordination of Mar George Madathikandathil as the Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Kothamangalam
1. Kothamangalam Forane(St George Cathedral Forane church)
