The Kottayam Central Orthodox Diocese was created by the partition of the Kottayam Diocese in 1982 during the time of Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews.
This diocese was created by the partition of Kottayam Diocese in 1982. During the time of Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews I Kottayam diocese was divided and created this diocese in 1982 April 21. 
