On November 1, 2024, His Holiness Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Catholicos of the East & Malankara Metropolitan issued a Kalpana formally establishing the Diocese of Canada under the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. As per Kalpana No. MOSC/CMM/270/2024, His Holiness has appointed Metropolitan Zachariah Mar Nicholovos to assist him in shepherding this new Diocese, until a new Metropolitan takes independent charge. The Diocese of Canada spans over 4 provinces of Canada, with over 20 parishes/congregations.
This newly formed Diocese, along with the newly created Diocese of Asia Pacific were created after the prayerful deliberations of the Managing Committee of the Holy Church, along with the Fathers of the Holy Synod, with the spiritual and pastoral needs of our faithful in these respective regions in mind.
His Holiness has appointed Metropolitan Dr. Yuhanon Mar Dioscorus as his Assistant Metropolitan to cater to the spiritual needs of the Diocese of Asia Pacific, until a new Metropolitan is selected.