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The Society of Kristu Dasis

The Society of Kristudasis (Handmaids of Christ) is founded by His Grace, Emaritus Archbishop Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy in 1977, the then Bishop of the Diocese of Mananthavady. It was a response to the pressing pastoral and missionary needs of the Diocese of Mananthavady that came into existence on 1st March 1973.

Rt. Rev. Dr. Jacob Thoomkuzhy was appointed as the first Bishop of the Diocese. He took upon himself all the travails until Christ be formed (Gal 4: 9) in the lives of the people of God entrusted to his pastoral care.

The Diocese of Mananthavady was established for the migrant population from central Kerala. As people continued to migrate, the Diocese recognized the need for a group of dedicated women who would directly serve the people in local parish communities.