Mathew Anikuzhikattil


Mathew Anikuzhikattil
First Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Idukki
ChurchSyro-Malabar Catholic Church
ArchdioceseMajor Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly
DioceseEparchy of Idukki
In office2003–2018
PredecessorSeat created
SuccessorMar John Nellikunnel
Orders
Ordination15 March 1971
by Mathew Pothanamuzhi
Consecration2 March 2003
by Varkey Vithayathil Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
RankBishop
Personal details
Born(1942-09-23)23 September 1942
Died1 May 2020(2020-05-01) (aged 77)
Kolenchery, India

Mathew Anikuzhikattil (23 September 1942 1 May 2020) was a Syro-Malabar Catholic bishop who spearheaded anti Kasthurirangan and Gadgil commission protests. He served as bishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Idukki, India, from 2003 to 2018.