Kandand Diocese of Jacobite Syrian Christian Church is an ancient diocese which was established in 1876. The Diocese consist of sixty Churches and various chapels. Organisations like Sunday School, Youth Association, Vanitha samajam, Anthyokiya Sathya Viswasa Samrakshana Samithi, KEFE etc are functioning under the leadership of Diocesan Metropolitan H. E. Dr. Mor Ivaniose Mathews Metropolitan. Headquarters of the diocese is situated in Mor Baseliose Paulose II Centre, Kadackanad