Michael John was one of the pastors from Melukavu area, was appointed as the special officer for the formation of a new Diocese.

He traveled far and wide and made consensus among the people and prepared them to form the Diocese.

K. Michael John was selected for the Bishopric and he was consecrated on 5 January 1984 as the first Bishop of the East Kerala Diocese.

The works of the Holy Spirit benefitted a lot of people and elevated them to various fields of education, administration, medicine, etc.

Joseph IAS, who comes from Kurinjiplavu near Moonilavu area went on to be the Chief Election Commissioner of Kerala State.

When the east Kerala diocese was formed The St Mathias CSI Church was founded on 1887 by Rt.

Henry Baker College Melukavu, is a Christian Minority Educational Institution established, owned and administered by C.S.I East Kerala Diocese .