Kochi Orthodox Diocese

Diocese of Kochi
Orthodox
Catholicate Emblem
Location
CountryIndia
TerritoryKochi
MetropolitanH. G. Yakob Mar Irenios
HeadquartersZion Seminary, Koratty East P.O, Chirangara, Chalakudy- 680 308
Information
First holderKarottu Veettil Semavoon Mar Dionysius
RiteMalankara Rite
Established1876, by Ignatius Peter IV
DioceseKochi Diocese
Parent churchMalankara Orthodox Syrian Church
Website
Kochi Diocese


The Diocese of Kochi is one of the 32 diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The diocese was created after the Mulanthuruthy Synod in 1876. Yakob Mar Irenios is the Metropoliton of the diocese. The head office is located in Zion Seminary, Korratti East, Chalakkudi.