Last Days
The actions and decisions of Major Munroe was a great blow to Mar Thoma VIII. Because of all these he fell sick and was bed ridden. For a better treatment he left Ankamali for Niranam. Knowing that his end was nearing, he called his uncle Kadamattathu, Iype Kathanar to his bedside, laid his hands on him, and consecrated him as his successor, Mar Thoma IX.
Though at Niranam he was given great care and better treatment, Mar Thoma VIII died on January 26, 1816 and was interred at St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral, Puthencavu. The funeral service was conducted by his successor Mar Thoma IX.
| Preceded by Mar Thoma VII |
Metropolitan of the Malankara Church 1809–1816 |
Succeeded by Mar Thoma IX |
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