on 5 May 1796 Mar Thoma VI had consecrated his nephew Ramban Mathew as Marthoma VII, at Syrian Church, Chengannur He took over the administration soon after the demise of Marthoma VI in1808. Though his tenure was (1808-1809) was brief, many administrative and leadership lessons were to be learnt from him. On I December 1808, the interest money (Vattipanam) that was collected as a fixed deposit of the Church was handed over to the Government and receipt was accepted. His demise was on 4th July 1809 at Kandanadu. He was laid to rest at Kolencherry Church. Anniversary: 4th July.
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