List of Syro-Malabar Catholics

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An old church in Kerala
An old church in Kerala

Some of the prominent Syro-Malabar Catholics in history are listed here (living personalities are not included):

Contents

[edit] Religious and Spiritual

[edit] Public Service

  • Thachil Mathoo Tharakan - First non-Hindu minister of Travancore.
  • C. J. Varkey - Minister of Madras Presidency.
  • R. V. Thomas - President (Speaker) of Travancore Legislative Assembly (1948-50).
  • Parambi Lonappan - Minister of Cochin State.
  • P. T. Chacko - The only Christian Member of Indian Constituent Assembly from Kerala, and Home Minister of Kerala.
  • A. J. John, Anaparambil - Chief Minister of Travancore-Cochin (1951-53) and Governor of Tamil Nadu.
  • K. M. Geoge - Founder Member Kerala Congress and Minister in Kerala Govt.
  • K. M. Chandy - Governor of Madhya Pradesh
  • A. C. George - Minister in Government of India.
  • Ezhupunna Parayil Avira Varkey Tharakan - Founder President of All Kerala Catholic Congress, the leading organization of Catholic laity.
  • Elanjikkal Thariath Kunjithommen - Legislator who first espoused the cause of syrian catholic community (also, President, All Kerala Catholic Congress).
  • Cyriac Kandathil - Organiser and General Secretary, All Kerala Catholic Congress, and Editor, Keraladeepam.

[edit] Administration and Professions

  • Dr. P J Thomas - First Economic Advisor of Government of India.
  • Anna Chandy - First woman judge of an Indian High Court.
  • K.K. Mathew - First Christian Justice of the Supreme Court of India.
  • Advocate C J Mathew Thelly - Leading Lawyer.
  • Justice Thaliath - Chief Justice of Travancore State.
  • Dr Jacob Thaliath - Surgeon General of Travancore State.
  • Dr Hormese - Leading Surgeon.
  • Engineer P K Thresia - First Woman Chief Engineer of Kerala.
  • Rev. Dr.Mathew Pothen Thekaekara- Eminent Scientist and author Goddard Space Flight Center

[edit] Literature and Media

  • Paremmakkal Thoma Kathanar - Author of the first travelogue in an Indian language.
  • Kuriakose Elias Chavara
  • Nidhiry Mani Kathanar - Founder Editor of Deepika, the oldest Malayalam Daily.
  • Mahakavi Kattakayam Cherian Mappillai - Poet and Editor of Literary Magazine
  • I. C. Chacko, Illiparambil - Grammarian and one of the early recipients of the Sahitya Academy Award
  • Mgr. Joseph C. Panjikaran
  • Mgr. Jacob Naduvathussery
  • Sr. Mary Benigna - Poet
  • Mathew M. Kuzhively - The author of the first Encyclopedia in an Indian Language.
  • Mahakavi P M Devasia - Poet
  • Joseph Mundassery - Literary Critic and Social Reformer (later Education Minister of Kerala).
  • M P Paul - Writer and Literary Critic
  • K E Job - Church Historian, Educationlist and Text Book Writer
  • V C George Church Historian

[edit] Commerce & Industry

  • Thachil Mathoo Tharakan - First timber exporter of South India
  • Kunchacko - Founder of Udaya Studios, and pioneer of Malayalam Film industry.
  • Joseph Augusti Kayalackakom - Founder of Palai Central Bank.
  • Kulangara Paulo Hormis - Founder of Federal Bank.
  • Joseph Murikken - Pioneer in large-scale paddy cultivation.
  • Chakola Lonappan Palu - Leader in Textile Trade & Industry.
  • Dominic Joseph Kuruvinakunnel - Founder of Casino (CGH Earth) Group of Hotels and Father of Tourism Industry in Kerala.
  • Pothen Joseph Vadakekalom - Leading exporter of Spices.
  • Dominic Chacko (DC) Kizhakkemuri - Foremost book publisher in Malayalam Language.

[edit] Arts, Entertainment & Sports

  • P J Cherian - Artist and Drama Actor
  • Joseph Kaimaparampan - Performer of Kathaprasangom (the art of musical story-telling).
  • Miss Kumari - One of the early Actresses in Malayalam movies.
  • Jimmy George - Outstanding International Volleyball Player.
  • Fr. Abel - Founder of Kalabhavan.