Diocese
Jesus Christ

The Saviour of the World

Diocese
Our Rite

Worship in the East Syriac tradition

Diocese
Community

Serving the poor & marginalized

Diocese
Formation

Forming clergy, religious & laity

Diocese
Faith Community

129 parishes, one diocesan family

Diocese
Faith Formation

More than 7600 Catechism Students

Diocese
The Eparchy of Palghat

A house of faith, rooted in an ancient rite

The Hierarchy - Syro Malabar Eparchy

Shepherds of our Church

Mar Peter Kochupurackal
Pope Leo XIVThe Holy See
Mar Peter Kochupurackal
Mar Raphael ThattilMajor Archbishop, Syro Malabar
Mar Peter Kochupurackal
Mar Peter KochupurackalBishop of Palghat
Our Story

Established 1974, growing ever since

The Eparchy of Palghat was erected in 1974, formed from parishes drawn from two neighboring eparchies to better serve a fast-growing Syro-Malabar community. What began as a small cluster of parishes has grown into a full diocesan family of clergy, religious, schools, and charitable institutions.

Today the diocese carries forward that founding mission: worship in the ancient East Syriac tradition, formation of clergy and laity, and service to the poor and marginalized.

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129
Parishes
11
Foranes
170
Serving Priests
601,43
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Rite & Communion

Part of the wider Syro-Malabar Church

One of the Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with Rome, carrying forward the apostolic tradition of Saint Thomas Christians with a distinct liturgy, chant, and spirituality.

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A house of faith,
rooted in an ancient rite.

Serving the Syro‑Malabar faithful across the Palghat valley with 68 parishes, 3 forane groupings, and a community devoted to worship, education, and charity.