Claim: The Kottayam Central Orthodox Diocese was created by the partition of the Kottayam Diocese in 1982 during the time of Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews.
Evidence: 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.